AGRICULTURAL DRONES MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2024 - 2031)

Key Developments

• In February 2022, Trimble is a company that focuses on providing advanced technology solutions for various industries, including agriculture, construction, geospatial, and transportation. launched an advanced 3D paving control system for Asphalt compactors, aiming to enhance the speed and precision of compaction operations
• In January 2022, Eavision is a company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for the automotive industry. launched the EA-30X, an agricultural spraying drone designed by Pininfarina Shanghai, capable of operating in various terrains and conditions for plant protection. The new version features improved obstacle avoidance technology and night-time autonomous operation.
• In December 2021, DJI is a prominent Chinese technology company specializing in the manufacturing and development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) introduced its latest AGRAS T20 drone for agricultural crop protection, boasting a maximum payload capacity of 20 kg and a 20% improvement in spray uniformity over a distance of seven meters
• In January 2023, XAG, a drone manufacturer, announced that the U.K.'s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had approved its P40 and V40 agricultural sprayers to operate. This marks the first time drone spraying has been approved on U.K. farms.
• In February 2023, XAG, a company specializing in smart agricultural technology, collaborated with FarmInno is a technology company focused on providing innovative solutions for the agriculture industry. to introduce fully autonomous agricultural drones in Thailand. This collaboration  lead to the launch of advanced agricultural drones equipped with intelligent control systems.
• In March 2023, Avikus partnered with Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, a subsidiary of Hyundai, to experiment with fuel efficiency by implementing self-governing navigation systems. The project involves five companies: POS SM, Pan Ocean, Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, Korean Register of Shipping, and Avikus.