Agriculture Drones Market Size To Reach $10.26 Billion By 2030

Agriculture Drones Market Growth & Trends

The global agriculture drones market size is expected to reach USD 10.26 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 25.0% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Agriculture drones equipped with various sensors, including multispectral and thermal cameras, can capture detailed data about crop health, moisture levels, and pest infestations. This data lets farmers decide precisely where and when to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides. By identifying specific areas of a field that require attention, drones enable targeted interventions, reducing the need for blanket treatments Blanket treatment refers to applying a treatment, such as pesticides or fertilizers, uniformly or indiscriminately across an entire area or field without considering specific variations or needs within that area. Thus, the use of agricultural drones in reducing blanket treatment offers a more targeted, efficient, and sustainable approach to farming by minimizing input usage and environmental impact while optimizing crop health and yield.

Integrating agriculture drones with other precision agriculture technologies, such as global positioning system (GPS), geographic information system (GIS), and data analytics, allows seamless collaboration and enhances the effectiveness of precision farming practices. By combining data collected by drones, including field mapping, crop health, crop damage assessment, etc., with other source of information such as satellite imagery, weather data, and historical crop data, farmers can gain a comprehensive understanding of their fields. Drone imagery can be processed and analyzed using specialized software to generate vegetation indices, heat maps, and 3D models. For instance, Pix4D SA offers cloud-based software that allows users to process and analyze drone imagery to create vegetation indices, heat maps, and 3D models. Integrating drone data with precision agriculture technologies significantly enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of precision farming techniques.

Furthermore, integrating machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture drone systems enhances operations and reduces costs. By leveraging AI and ML algorithms, farmers can analyze drone-collected data to monitor crop health, detect diseases, optimize resource allocation, and make data-driven decisions. This integration enables precision agriculture, variable rate application, autonomous operations, weed and pest management, and predictive analytics, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and overall productivity in the agriculture industry.

The pandemic had a negative impact on the agriculture drones market. The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant economic uncertainty across various industries, including agriculture. Farmers and the agricultural industry faced financial challenges due to market disruptions, supply chain issues, and fluctuating commodity prices. In such an uncertain economic environment, many farmers became cautious about investing significantly in new technologies like agriculture drones. Instead of allocating resources to technology adoption, they often prioritized financial stability and managing immediate operational concerns. This cautious approach led to a slowdown in adopting agriculture drones as the focus shifted away from long-term technological advancements.

The market providers have adopted several latest trends to enhance their operations and meet the growing demand for efficient agriculture drones. Agriculture drone providers are incorporating advanced imaging technologies such as multispectral and hyperspectral sensors, thermal cameras, and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems. For instance, in April 2023, Sentera announced that its high-quality multispectral 6X Sensor, designed specifically for agricultural applications, is now fully compatible with the Astro drone manufactured by Freefly Systems, an American UAV manufacturer. This compatibility enables users to effortlessly combine the 6X Sensor with the Astro drone, enabling the gathering of precise multispectral agricultural data and streamlining decision-making processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

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Agriculture Drones Market Report Highlights

• Based on type, the market is segmented into fixed wing and rotary wing. The rotary wing segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 62.1% in 2024. The expansion of smart farming ecosystems is propelling the growth of the rotary wing segment.

• Based on component, the market is segmented into hardware, software, and services. The hardware segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 50.0% in 2024. The growing demand for longer flight times and increased payload capacities drive the segment growth.

• Based on the farming environment, the component is divided into indoor farming and outdoor farming. The outdoor farming segment dominated the market in terms of revenue, with a revenue share of 82.5% in 2024.

• Based on application, the market is segmented into crop management, field mapping, crop spraying, livestock monitoring, variable rate application (VRA), and others.

• North America agriculture drones market held a significant share of around 33.7% in 2024. The growing popularity of remote sensing technologies is a key factor influencing the agriculture drone market.

Agriculture Drones Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented global agriculture drones market report based on type, component, farming environment, application, and region:

Agriculture Drones Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Fixed Wing

• Rotary Wing

Agriculture Drones Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Hardware

• Software

• Services

Agriculture Drones Farming Environment Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Indoor Farming

Outdoor Farming

Agriculture Drones Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Crop Management

• Field Mapping

• Crop Spraying

• Livestock Monitoring

• Variable Rate Application (VRA)

• Others

Agriculture Drones Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico 

• Europe

  • U.K.

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • Australia

  • South Korea

• South America

  • Brazil

• Middle East & Africa

  • UAE

  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

  • South Africa

List of Key Players of Agriculture Drones Market

• DJI

• Parrot Drone SAS

• AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.

• AeroVironment, Inc.

• PrecisionHawk

• Trimble Inc.

• DroneDeploy

• Autel Robotics

• Draganfly Inc.

• Pix4D SA

• Sky-Drones Technologies Ltd

• Sentera