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India Agriculture Drones Market, By Offering (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Hybrid Wing); By Size (Small, Medium, Large); By Application (Soil & Field Analysis, Crop Monitoring, Health Assessment, Irrigation, Crop Spraying, Aerial Planting); By Region (North I

Publisher BlueWeave Consulting
Published Jun 19, 2025
Length 140 Pages
SKU # BLWC20227864

Description

India Agriculture Drones Market Zooming 5X to Cross USD 731 Million by 2031
India Agriculture Drones Market is flourishing primarily due to the government’s supportive subsidies and policies for local manufacturing push with an increasing sustainability focus, a surging demand for drones from the thriving precision farming trend to manage labor shortages, and technological convergence of AI/IoT.
BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated India Agriculture Drones Market size by value at USD 145.13 million in 2024. During the forecast period between 2025 and 2031, BlueWeave expects India Agriculture Drones Market size to boom at a robust CAGR of 26%, reaching a value of USD 731.75 million. The growth of Agriculture Drone Market in India is driven by strong government backing through subsidies (Kisan‑Drone, Drone Shakti, and production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes), streamlined regulations (Drone Rules and Digital Sky), and funding via PKAM and SMAM—boosting domestic manufacturing and affordability for farmers. A rising demand for precision agriculture driven by yield improvement, pest/disease detection, efficient input use, and resource conservation, is another major growth factor for India Agriculture Drones Market. Technological innovations—from AI/ML-enabled drones to advanced sensors and imaging—alongside growing startup activity, investment, and training initiatives (Drone Didis and Centres of Excellence) further accelerate the adoption of drones in the Indian agriculture sector.
Opportunity – Expansion of Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) Model
The growth of the Drone‑as‑a‑Service (DaaS) model is expected to drive India Agriculture Drones Market at a significant rate by lowering adoption barriers and spurring rural entrepreneurship. Shared‑use models—such as IFFCO’s tie‑up with Marut Dronetech offering pay‑per‑acre spraying across half a million acres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana—enable even smallholder farmers to access precision aerial applications without owning costly equipment. Meanwhile, partnerships like IoTechWorld with Syngenta are rolling out sustainable cluster‑based DaaS services across Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab and beyond, supported by assured business demand and financing via the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. The flexible, service‑oriented DaaS model is catalyzing mass adoption and establishing scalable drone‑service microenterprises across India's agri‑landscape.
Crop Monitoring Is Leading Application Segment in India Agriculture Drones Market
Among the listed segments by application—Soil & Field Analysis, Crop Monitoring, Health Assessment, Irrigation, Crop Spraying, and Aerial Planting—crop monitoring is the largest by market share. Crop monitoring is the dominant segment of India Agriculture Drones Market by application. Other segments like planting, irrigation, and health assessment trailed the crop monitoring segment by market share.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on India Agriculture Drones Market

Escalating geopolitical tensions—such as recent border skirmishes, drone strikes, and regional conflicts—are reshaping India’s agricultural drone landscape. Defense-driven demand and policy shifts, like PLI-backed localization, are accelerating space-grade capabilities in rugged. This tech-transfer benefits agriculture: advanced AI, autonomy, and resilient hardware filter down to crop-spraying and monitoring platforms. However, tightening import controls on Chinese components and heightened regulation create short-term cost hikes and supply chain stress. Overall, tensions strengthen the market's strategic value and innovation but introduce pricing pressure and complexity amid localization efforts.

Competitive Landscape

India Agriculture Drones Market is highly fragmented, with numerous players serving the market. Major companies dominating the market are Skylark Drones, Asteria Aerospace, Agribotix, Parrot SA, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc, AeroVironment Inc, Trimble Inc, Draganfly Inc, DJI, PrecisionHawk, and DroneDeploy. The key marketing strategies adopted by the players are facility expansion, product diversification, alliances, collaborations, partnerships, and acquisitions to expand their customer reach and gain a competitive edge over their competitors in India Agriculture Drones Market.

The report's in-depth analysis provides information about growth potential, upcoming trends, and India Agriculture Drones Market statistics. It also highlights the factors driving forecasts of total market size. The report promises to provide recent technology trends in India Agriculture Drones Market, along with industry insights to help decision-makers make sound strategic decisions. Furthermore, the report also analyses the growth drivers, challenges, and competitive dynamics of the market.

Table of Contents

140 Pages
1. Research Framework
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Product Overview
1.3. Market Segmentations
2. Executive Summary
3. India Agriculture Drones Market Insights
3.1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2. DROC Analysis
3.2.1. Growth Drivers
3.2.1.1. Government Initiatives and Subsidies
3.2.1.2. Rising Adoption of Precision Farming
3.2.1.3. Labor Shortages Driving Automation
3.2.2. Restraints
3.2.2.1. High Initial Investment Costs
3.2.2.2. Limited Internet Connectivity in Rural Areas
3.2.2.3. Regulatory and Compliance Challenges
3.2.3. Opportunities
3.2.3.1. Expansion of Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) Model
3.2.3.2. Integration with AI and IoT for Smart Farming
3.2.4. Challenges
3.2.4.1. Weather Dependency Affecting Drone Operations
3.2.4.2. Lack of Skilled Workforce for Drone Handling
3.3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.5.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.5.3. Threat of New Entrants
3.5.4. Threat of Substitutes
3.5.5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. India Agriculture Drones Market Strategies
5. India Agriculture Drones Market: Pricing Analysis
6. India Agriculture Drones Market Overview
6.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
6.1.1. By Value (USD Million)
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Offering
6.2.1.1. Fixed Wing
6.2.1.2. Rotary Wing
6.2.1.3. Hybrid Wing
6.2.2. By Size
6.2.2.1. Small
6.2.2.2. Medium
6.2.2.3. Large
6.2.3. By Application
6.2.3.1. Soil and Field Analysis
6.2.3.2. Crop Monitoring
6.2.3.3. Health Assessment
6.2.3.4. Irrigation
6.2.3.5. Crop Spraying
6.2.3.6. Aerial Planting
6.2.4. By Region
6.2.4.1. North India
6.2.4.2. South India
6.2.4.3. East India
6.2.4.4. West India
7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
7.2. India Agriculture Drones Market Share Analysis, 2024
7.3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
7.4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships)
8. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on India Agriculture Drones Market
9. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
9.1. Skylark Drones
9.2. Asteria Aerospace
9.3. Agribotix
9.4. Parrot SA
9.5. AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc
9.6. AeroVironment Inc
9.7. Trimble Inc
9.8. Draganfly Inc
9.9. DJI
9.10. PrecisionHawk
9.11. DroneDeploy
9.12. Other Prominent Players
10. Key Strategic Recommendations
11. Research Methodology
11.1. Qualitative Research
11.1.1. Primary & Secondary Research
11.2. Quantitative Research
11.3. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
11.3.1. Secondary Research
11.3.2. Primary Research
11.4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
11.5. Assumptions & Limitations
*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.
The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable.
List of Figures
Figure 1 India Agriculture Drones Market Segmentation
Figure 2 India Agriculture Drones Market Value Chain Analysis
Figure 3 Company Market Share Analysis, 2024
Figure 4 India Agriculture Drones Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Figure 5 India Agriculture Drones Market Share, By Offering, By Value, 2019–2031
Figure 6 India Agriculture Drones Market Share, By Size, By Value, 2019–2031
Figure 7 India Agriculture Drones Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2031
Figure 7 India Agriculture Drones Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2019–2031
List of Tables
Table 1 India Agriculture Drones Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Table 2 India Agriculture Drones Market Size, By Offering, By Value, 2019–2031
Table 3 India Agriculture Drones Market Size, By Size, By Value, 2019–2031
Table 4 India Agriculture Drones Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2031
Table 5  Skylark Drones Company Overview
Table 6  Skylark Drones Financial Overview
Table 7  Asteria Aerospace Company Overview
Table 8  Asteria Aerospace Financial Overview
Table 9  Agribotix Company Overview
Table 10  Agribotix Financial Overview
Table 11  Parrot SA Company Overview
Table 12  Parrot SA Financial Overview
Table 13  AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc Company Overview
Table 14  AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc Financial Overview
Table 15  Trimble Inc Company Overview
Table 16  Trimble Inc Financial Overview
Table 17  Draganfly Inc Company Overview
Table 18  Draganfly Inc Financial Overview
Table 19  DJI Company Overview
Table 20  DJI Financial Overview
Table 21  PrecisionHawk Company Overview
Table 22  PrecisionHawk Financial Overview
Table 23  DroneDeploy Company Overview
Table 24  DroneDeploy Financial Overview

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