Drones in Agriculture

Union Minister Kamlesh Paswan Launches Manufacturing Hub, 300 Training Centers, and DGCA-Certified Skill Program A Major Milestone for India’s Drone Ecosystem Garuda Aerospace marked a significant milestone in India’s drone development with the launch of its new Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility in Chennai. The inauguration was led by Shri Kamlesh Paswan, Hon’ble Union Minister of State… Read more: Garuda Aerospace Opens India’s First Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility

Ag drone company to ramp up output with new Texas plant by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Hylio, which makes large autonomous agricultural drone systems, plans to greatly expand its ability to produce American-made products by opening a new manufacturing plant in Texas in the coming months. In an interview at the recent Xponential 2025… Read more: Texas-Based Hylio Scales Up: From Dorm Room to 5,000 Ag Drones a Year

RedEdge-P camera to be integrated with Spirit UAV, expanding U.S. drone capabilities for precision agriculture At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025, Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle announced a strategic collaboration to integrate the RedEdge-P™ multispectral camera with Ascent’s rugged Spirit™ UAV. This partnership reflects the growing expansion of options in the U.S.-manufactured drone ecosystem, especially for agricultural applications.… Read more: Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle Partner to Deliver Advanced Agricultural Drone Solution

Acquisition Aims to Boost Data-Driven Decision Making for Farmers Through Drone Imagery and Integrated Platforms John Deere has announced the acquisition of Sentera, a Minnesota-based provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture. The move is set to enhance John Deere’s precision agriculture tools by integrating high-resolution drone imagery into its existing digital platform, the John… Read more: John Deere Acquires Sentera to Expand Aerial Scouting Capabilities

Nano drones-extremely small, agile unmanned aerial vehicles-are creating new opportunities in a variety of industries. While much attention has focused on their use in security and surveillance, these miniature drones are also transforming agriculture, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and industrial operations. Their unique capabilities are helping organizations operate more efficiently, safely, and intelligently.   Agriculture:… Read more: Tiny Tech, Big Impact: How Nano Drones Are Revolutionizing Agriculture, Disaster Response, and Industry

The global agricultural drone industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with adoption rates soaring as regulatory frameworks mature and technology advances. According to DJI Agriculture‘s fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, unveiled at Brazil’s Agrishow 2025, agricultural drones have become essential farm equipment worldwide, transforming traditional farming practices while delivering significant environmental and economic benefits.… Read more: Agricultural Drones Take Flight: DJI Report Reveals Rapid Industry Growth Despite Persistent Challenges

New agreement with KISMEC connects certified drone operators to agriculture industry opportunities On March 25, 2025, Terra Drone Corporation announced that its Malaysian subsidiary, Terra Drone Agri, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kumpulan Inovasi dan Sumber Manusia untuk Pendidikan (KISMEC). KISMEC is a Malaysian vocational training institution focused on workforce development. This… Read more: Terra Drone Agri Partners with Malaysian Training Center to Support Drone Pilot Jobs

Pilot project in Andhra Pradesh surveys over 1,100 hectares to monitor tree health and estimate fruit production 3F Oil Palm Pvt Ltd has completed a major drone survey in Ayyavaram Village, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. This pilot project marks a key step in using drone technology to support palm oil farmers across India. Over… Read more: 3F Oil Palm Uses Drones to Improve Palm Plantation Yields in India

Indian AgTech Company Marut Drones Showcases How Drone Technology is Transforming Lives and Breaking Gender Barriers in Agriculture by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Marut Drones, an Indian developer of agriculture-focused UAVs, recently announced that their partnership with the Indian government to train rural women to use drones had received an important visit from… Read more: Bill Gates Witnesses Drone Revolution in Rural India

As plant diseases continue to threaten global food security, AI-powered drones and advanced machine learning models are revolutionizing early detection methods, offering scalable, efficient, and accurate solutions for modern agriculture.  DRONELIFE is pleased to publish this guest post from Khawla Almazrouei, a Robotics Engineer at Technology Innovation Institute.  DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for… Read more: AI, Drones, and the Future of Farming: A Game Changer for Plant Disease Detection and Food Security

Maharashtra’s ‘Namo Drone Didi’ Scheme to Advance Agricultural Technology and Women’s Empowerment The Maharashtra government has introduced the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ program as part of its 2024-25 budget, aiming to modernize agriculture and empower rural women through drone technology. This initiative will equip 325 Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with agricultural drones, providing them with the… Read more: India’s Plan to Provide Agricultural Drones to Rural Women

New 15L spray drone features enhanced waterproofing, AI-powered autonomy, and expanded coverage for Japanese farms by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese domestic drone developer Mazex Corporation, headquartered in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, recently announced their new Hisuke 15 agricultural drone.… Read more: New Japanese Agriculture Spray Drone: 1.5 Hectares on 1 Battery

India’s First Drone Manufacturer Approved for Export to the U.S. and Europe Avironix Drones has received the General Authorization for Export of Drones (GAED) approval from India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for its agricultural spraying drones. This approval allows the company to export its AviSpray16 Agricultural Spraying Drone to markets in the United… Read more: Made in India: Avironix Receives GAED Approval to Export AviSpray16 Agricultural Drones

Pioneering Drone Technology for Southeast Asia Indonesia recently showcased its first-ever demonstration of multi-drone operations managed through an Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) platform. The event, held in South Jakarta on January 22–23, 2025, aimed to validate the use of UTM technology for safe and scalable drone operations. This initiative was part of the “Industrial Cooperation… Read more: Indonesia Hosts First Multi-Drone UTM Demonstration: A Milestone for Scalable Drone Operations

Collaboration Brings Advanced Agriculture Drones to U.S. Market Drone Nerds, a leading provider of enterprise and agricultural drones, has partnered with ABZ Innovation to expand its lineup of agricultural spraying drones. This collaboration aims to provide American farmers with diverse, multifunctional solutions to meet the demands of modern farming. ABZ Innovation, a Hungary-based company specializing… Read more: Drone Nerds Expands Support for American Farmers with ABZ Innovation Partnership

KDDI and DJI Flycart 30 Prove Vital in Overcoming Logistics Challenges After Heavy Rains in Ishikawa Prefecture This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Natural disasters are a fact of life in rural Japan, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have devastating… Read more: Drone Technology Saves the Day: Rescuing a Rural Apple Harvest in Japan

Cutting-Edge UAV Technology Strengthens Marine Resource Protection The Department of Fisheries in Maharashtra has launched an innovative fisheries surveillance project, marking the first drone-based enforcement initiative of its kind in India. Collaborating with ideaForge Technology Limited and Schnell Drone Technologies Ltd., the project leverages advanced UAV technology to monitor and protect the state’s marine resources… Read more: Drones Enhance Fisheries Surveillance in Maharashtra

3,548.46 Hectares Covered with Precision Spraying Technology Terra Drone Agri, a subsidiary of Japan-based Terra Drone Corporation, has implemented an advanced pest control initiative across 3,548.46 hectares of oil palm plantations in Malaysia. The program, launched under the company’s Terra Agri service, focuses on combating bagworm infestations—a significant threat to plantation health and yield. This… Read more: Terra Drone Agri Launches Drone-Based Bagworm Control for Malaysian Oil Palm Plantations

How Drones Are Revitalizing Rural America: Two Videos Showcase Their Impact on Agriculture Drones are transforming agriculture and creating new entrepreneurial opportunities across the United States, particularly in rural areas. A story out of Springfield, Missouri, highlights how drones are not just tools for innovation but catalysts for revitalizing communities. Dakota Crow, the founder of… Read more: These Two Videos Demonstrate Why We Need Drones for Agriculture More than Ever

Congressman Kean Advocates for Federal Funding to Boost WCCC’s Innovative Programs Warren County Community College (WCCC) hopes to receive nearly $980,000 in federal funds to support advanced training in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) for agricultural and food processing industries. Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is advocating for the funding, which will help further develop the… Read more: WarrenUAS Advances Robotics and Precision Agriculture with Federal Funding Support