South Africa Agriculture Drones Market Size & Outlook

The agriculture drones market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 183.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 21.8% is expected of South Africa agriculture drones market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$46.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$183.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
21.8%
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South Africa agriculture drones market highlights

  • The South Africa agriculture drones market generated a revenue of USD 46.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 183.6 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, rotary wing was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Fixed Wing is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Agriculture drones market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 46.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 183.6 million
Growth rate21.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentRotary wing
Fastest growing segmentFixed Wing
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFixed Wing, Rotary Wing
Key market players worldwideParrot SA, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc, AeroVironment Inc, Trimble Inc, Draganfly Inc Ordinary Shares, DJI, PrecisionHawk, DroneDeploy, Autel Robotics, Pix4D, Sky-Drones, Sentera


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 2.1% of the global agriculture drones market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa agriculture drones market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 125.5 million by 2030.

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Rotary wing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 62.34% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa agriculture drones market based on fixed wing, rotary wing covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


. In South Africa, the agriculture drone market is growing steadily, driven by the country's diverse agricultural sector and the need to optimize resourcefulness in the face of climate challenges. South Africa's Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development has been supportive of drone technology adoption, recognizing its potential to enhance productivity and sustainability in farming.

In the Western Cape's wine region, drones are increasingly used for precision viticulture, monitoring grape quality, and optimizing irrigation in water-scarce conditions. The country's large commercial farming sector, particularly in crops such as maize, wheat, and sugarcane, is adopting drones for crop scouting, yield estimation, and targeted pest management.

For instance, in KwaZulu-Natal's sugarcane plantations, drones are employed to detect crop diseases and assess harvest readiness across extensive areas. South African universities and research institutions, such as Stellenbosch University's AgriSciences faculty, are actively involved in developing drone applications specific to African agriculture, addressing challenges like smallholder farming and wildlife conservation in agricultural areas.

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