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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
StarkFlight's Annual Agriculture Report Shows Global Agricultural Drone Industry Booming
There are more than 300,000 drones in operation worldwide, handling more than 500 million hectares of farmland around the world. StarkFlight New York City, NY , May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stark Flight, a global leader in promoting agricultural innovation through drone technology, has released the Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report (2023/2024), showing the booming global agricultural drone industry in 2023. Covering policy initiatives and emerging drone applications, the report provides a comprehensive overview to understand the evolving prospects of agricultural drone technology in 2023/2024. "Stark Flight is using digital solutions and smart drones to improve farmland management efficiency while prioritizing environmental sustainability," said Stark Flight's Head of Global Sales. "This report highlights that governments and farmers around the world are adopting agricultural drones and smart farming technologies to increase food production in a more scientific, sustainable and environmentally friendly way." Key Findings of the 2023/2024 Report The rapid adoption of agricultural drones around the world demonstrates the transformative power of emerging technologies in the agricultural sector. By the end of June 2024, agricultural drones have treated more than 500 million hectares of farmland worldwide. The superior efficiency of these drones has resulted in significant savings, including a cumulative reduction of 210 million tons of water and 47,000 tons of pesticides. In addition, the implementation of agricultural drones has also significantly reduced carbon emissions by 25.72 million metric tons. This reduction is equivalent to the carbon sequestration provided by 1.2 billion trees, highlighting the sustainability and environmental friendliness of this innovative approach to modern agriculture. Global Policy Trends The report notes that governments in some countries have begun to relax regulations. In Brazil, ANAC has amended regulations to only require drones to be registered and pilots licensed before commencing operations. In the United States, the FAA has published a list of approved agricultural drones that can be used directly after obtaining an exemption. China has issued regulations allowing drone pilots to receive training from manufacturers. Stark Flight's Head of Global Sales: 'We are very excited about these advancements in the regulatory framework as they will help expand the use of agricultural drones and ultimately benefit farmers around the world.' Best Practices The report also summarizes best practices, providing valuable guidance on personnel training, drone technology, agricultural applications, and the integration of agronomy and drones. Farmers can directly refer to these guidelines to implement more professional agricultural operations. Technological Advances The report also highlights technological advances that have promoted the development of the agricultural drone industry. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has made data processing and decision-making more precise and efficient. In addition, the development of sensor technology has improved the capabilities of precision agriculture. These advances not only improve efficiency but also reduce costs for farmers. Agricultural Drone Testing and Case Studies Stark Flight and its partners have documented a large number of tests and case studies in 2024, including: • Drift testing of Agras T40 and T30 models in China, Australia and Hungary. • A farmer is responsible for managing the entire growing cycle of a 10-hectare navel orange orchard. • Agave farms in Mexico use herbicides, saving 88% of water and reducing costs by over $60 per hectare. • Targeted weed spraying on Australian pastures saves 50% of costs and reduces chemical use by 51%. • Spraying a 1,500-tree durian orchard in Thailand with pesticides reduces chemical use by 20-30%. • Ripening spraying on smallholder sugarcane farms in South Africa increases final sugar yield by 1.78 tons per hectare. Conclusion The Stark Flight Annual Report highlights significant advances in the agricultural drone industry and paves the way for future developments. By prioritizing sustainability and innovation, we aim to revolutionize modern agriculture and positively impact global food production. Stay tuned for our next update as we work towards a greener, smarter, and more efficient agricultural future. About Stark FlightStark Flight is a New York-based leader in agricultural drone technology, dedicated to transforming modern farming. The company designs innovative drone solutions that enhance crop management, reduce costs, and promote sustainable practices. Serving farmers and agribusinesses across America, Stark Flight combines advanced sensors and automation to drive efficiency and resilience in agriculture. Learn more at Contact1. Company name: Stark Flight2. Website link: Contact email: support@ Contact person name:CHRISTOPHER JASON CORNISH II Attachment StarkFlight CONTACT: Media Contact 1. Company name: Stark Flight 2. Website link: 3. Contact email: support@ 4. Contact person name:CHRISTOPHER JASON CORNISH II
Agriland
22-05-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Are machinery manufacturers missing out on drones?
Machinery manufacturers have long been keen to impress with their visions of how digital technology is going to shape the world, but they appear to have ignored the advent of drones, a tool that might shape up to be as big a gamechanger as anything else out there. Not one of the major companies lists a drone amongst their product portfolio or suggests how drone technology may be integrated into their farm management systems. Yet a recent report from a major manufacturer of commercial drones , DJI, suggests that it is the drone which is leapfrogging a good portion of the digital technology being promoted by tractor makers. The company recently presented its fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report at Brazil's Agrishow 2025 in São Paulo, South America's major agricultural showcase. Regional differences The findings reveal a maturing global industry built around agricultural drones, and it is claimed that they are poised for another phase of growth on a global basis. This rapid adoption of aerial vehicles to perform crop care tasks, rather than just record what is happening on the ground, is a minor revolution happening today that many in northern Europe appear blissfully unaware of. The report notes that regional aviation authorities are Increasingly implementing friendlier policies to accelerate precision farming and smarter crop protection technologies worldwide, and it is in crop protection that there may be the greatest potential for drones. Drones are used in other parts of the world for far more tasks than just checking on crop health Argentina, for instance, has reduced restrictions for drone deployment in agricultural areas, while Spain has simplified the approval process for their use within the agricultural sphere. Meanwhile, countries such as Brazil have further standardised the process for pilot training, making it easier for people to operate them legally for pesticide application. EU position on drones Here in Europe, the EU's position is that derogations to permit aerial spraying (including by drones) are possible in special cases subject to certain conditions. Aerial spraying must represent clear advantages in terms of reduced impacts on human health and the environment compared to other methods, or where there are no viable alternatives, provided that the best available technology to reduce drift is used. Spray drift is a major concern of the EU when it comes to chemical application This then sets the stage for the use of the drone in European agriculture that has, so far, been more or less confined to crop surveillance rather than treatment, which is where it is already being used elsewhere. Countries with less sophisticated machinery to hand have gone ahead and allowed aerial control of weeds and pests, bypassing the investment in ground-based sprayers. Drones' ability to combine identification and spot-treatment of weeds may have made ground-based machines unnecessary in the developing world for this operation, and could well reduce the use of them in the west. The training of operators and the easing of flight restrictions has favoured the increase of drone use in South America The standardisation for pilot training has also driven an influx of young people and women. At the end of 2024, 400,000 DJI Agriculture models were estimated to be in use globally, up 90% from 2020. It is also estimated that the adoption of drone technology has saved approximately 222 million tonnes of water and significantly reduced carbon emissions globally.
Cision Canada
30-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
DJI Agriculture's Annual Report Reveals Drone-Powered Farming Revolution at Brazil's Agrishow 2025 Français
Approximately 400,000 agricultural drones in use by 400,000 trained operators to treat 300 types of crops in 100 countries SHENZHEN, China, April 30, 2025 /CNW/ -- DJI, the world leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today presented its fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report at Brazil's Agrishow 2025 in São Paulo. The findings revealed a maturing global industry built around agricultural drones that's poised for the next phase of growth. Increasingly, regional aviation authorities are implementing friendlier policies to accelerate precision farming and smarter crop protection technologies worldwide. The standardization for pilot training has also driven an influx of young people and women. At the end of 2024, 400,000 DJI Agriculture drones were estimated to be in use globally, up 90% from 2020. The adoption of drone technology has saved approximately 222 million tons of water and reduced 30.87 tons of carbon emissions. "Agricultural drones have become essential farm equipment around the world. Thanks to research-based policies and a clearer process for operator training, adoption among young people and women has grown significantly," stated Yuan Zhang, Head of Global Sales at DJI Agriculture. "As the industry continues to mature globally, DJI Agriculture remains steadfast in our mission to help farmers improve efficiency and sustainably increase their yields through innovative drone technology." Research-based policies accelerating adoption Agricultural drone usage continued to expand throughout 2024. Some countries are transitioning from limited testing to formal application, while others are expanding from single-crop applications to broader applications across various crops. This is largely thanks to smarter rules by local aviation authorities. For example, Argentina reduced restrictions for drone deployment in agricultural areas, while Spain simplified the approval process for using agricultural drones. At the same time, some countries, like Brazil, have further standardized the process for pilot training, thereby making it easier for people to operate spray drones legally. DJI Agriculture advances anti-drift features and design for spray drones Limiting drifting continues to be a challenge for pesticide application across all methods: spray drones, traditional aircraft, and ground-based equipment. However, DJI Agriculture has optimized its drone's nozzle design and airflow dynamics following extensive drifting tests conducted in collaboration with various global partners from 2021 to 2024. The company has also shared best practices for minimizing drift, including recommended low wind speed conditions, appropriate flight altitudes, and droplet sizes based on different pesticides and field conditions. Case studies for spraying, spreading, and orchard management DJI's Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report features several new case studies for spraying and spreading applications for corn, coffee beans, canola, sunflowers, rice, bananas, and vineyards. Growing Coffee in Brazil with Drones: Using the DJI Agras T40 and Agras T50 drones to apply pesticides, fungicides, and foliar fertilizers, operational costs for coffee bean growers were reduced by 70% compared to manual spraying and 50% compared to tractor spraying. Best Practices Rice Spreading with Drones: Working with rice farmers around the globe, DJI has documented several considerations for spreading rice. This includes adjusting flight altitude and the spreading disk speed based on route spacing, using a tractor to level and measure a terrain's height variations, and ensuring pre-germinated rice seeds do not exceed 3 mm. Transforming Vineyard Management in Romania: With the DJI Agras T50, an elderly vineyard owner reduced his chemical usage by half, from 241.64 liters to 111.94 liters. Instead of spending 3-4 days spraying, he only needed 2.5 hours. He could more effectively treat the crops on his sloped terrain with a spray drone, even after rain, than with a traditional tractor. Read the full 2024/2025 Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report here. About DJI Agriculture DJI Agriculture was established by DJI in 2015 with the mission to bring innovative drone technology to farming, making it more sustainable, efficient, and safer. DJI began investing in research and development for the advancement of spray drones in 2012, before it created a dedicated business unit for agriculture drones. Today, an estimated 400,000 agricultural drones are in use worldwide to treat more than 300 types of crops in more than 100 countries.
