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Agriculture Drone Market by Product Type, End-Users, and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa): Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025 - 2032

Published Jul 29, 2025
Length 199 Pages
SKU # PERR20265814

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the worldwide market for agriculture drones. The report offers a thorough assessment of crucial market dynamics, including drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing detailed insights into the market structure. This research publication presents exclusive data and statistics outlining the anticipated growth trajectory of the global agriculture drone market from 2025 to 2032.

Key Insights:
  • Agriculture Drone Market Size (2025E): USD 5.86 Billion
  • Projected Market Value (2032F): USD 23.8 Billion
  • Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 21.6%
Agriculture Drone Market - Report Scope:

Agriculture drones play a vital role in the transformation of modern farming by enabling precision agriculture, real-time crop monitoring, and automated field mapping. These drones are equipped with sensors, GPS, and imaging technologies to collect and analyze data, thereby enhancing crop health management, irrigation efficiency, and yield forecasting. The agriculture drone market caters to farmers, agri-tech companies, government agencies, and research institutions, offering a variety of drone types including fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid drones. Market growth is driven by the increasing need for sustainable agricultural practices, labor shortages, and advancements in drone technology that improve operational efficiency and data accuracy.

Market Growth Drivers:

The global agriculture drone market is propelled by several key factors, including the rising demand for precision farming to optimize resource usage and maximize yields. The increasing adoption of smart farming solutions, driven by the need to address food security and environmental sustainability, fuels drone deployment across large- and small-scale farms. Moreover, government support through subsidies and initiatives promoting drone usage in agriculture accelerates market expansion. Technological advancements such as AI-based image analytics, multispectral imaging, and cloud-based data processing further enhance the capabilities of agriculture drones, contributing to their widespread adoption.

Market Restraints:

Despite strong growth prospects, the agriculture drone market faces several challenges including high initial investment costs, limited technical know-how among farmers, and regulatory hurdles. Many smallholder farmers, particularly in developing economies, struggle with the affordability and complexity of drone technology. In addition, stringent aviation regulations and the requirement for pilot licensing in some regions limit the scalability of drone operations. Concerns regarding data privacy and security also act as a barrier to adoption. Addressing these issues requires coordinated efforts from governments, technology providers, and agricultural institutions to ensure inclusive and safe deployment of drone solutions.

Market Opportunities:

The agriculture drone market presents significant opportunities fueled by continuous innovation, policy support, and evolving agricultural practices. Integration of AI and machine learning in drones for predictive analytics, autonomous flight operations, and disease detection opens new avenues for value creation. The expansion of drone-as-a-service (DaaS) models makes advanced technologies accessible to a wider range of users without large upfront investments. Furthermore, the growing application of drones in livestock monitoring, soil health assessment, and smart irrigation creates diversified growth prospects. Collaborations between agri-tech firms, drone manufacturers, and agribusiness enterprises are key to unlocking the full potential of agriculture drones in a digitized farming ecosystem.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:
  • What are the primary factors driving the growth of the agriculture drone market globally?
  • Which drone types and applications are driving adoption across different agricultural practices?
  • How are technological advancements reshaping the competitive landscape of the agriculture drone market?
  • Who are the key players contributing to the agriculture drone market, and what strategies are they employing to maintain market relevance?
  • What are the emerging trends and future prospects in the global agriculture drone market?
Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

Collaborations with agricultural research institutions, drone-as-a-service providers, and software developers enhance product integration and performance. Additionally, emphasis on user-friendly interfaces, cloud-based data platforms, and scalable solutions supports market penetration across various farm sizes and geographic regions.

Key Companies Profiled:
  • DJI
  • Parrot SA
  • AeroVironment, Inc.
  • Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
  • PrecisionHawk
  • Trimble Inc.
  • senseFly
  • Delair
  • XAG Co., Ltd.
  • Garuda Aerospace
  • AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.
  • DroneDeploy
Agriculture Drone Market Research Segmentation:

The agriculture drone market encompasses a diverse range of products, technologies, applications, and end-user segments, addressing different farming challenges and needs.

By Product Type
  • Fixed Wing
  • Rotary Wing
  • Hybrid Wing
By Coverage Distance
  • < 3 km
  • 3 km to 6 km
  • 6 km to 9km
  • > 9 km
By Application
  • Crop Spraying & Fertilization
  • Precision Farming
  • Field Mapping & Crop Monitoring
  • Irrigation Management
  • Livestock Monitoring
  • Surveying & Aerial Imaging
  • Planting & Sowing
By Payload Capacity
  • Lightweight (Up to 10 kg)
  • Medium Weight (Between 10 kg and 25 kg)
  • Heavy Weight (Above 25 kg)
By Region
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • East Asia
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • South Asia & Oceania
  • India
  • Southeast Asia
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Rest of SEO
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of LA
  • Middle East & Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Northern Africa
  • Rest of MENA


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Table of Contents

199 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Agriculture Drone Market Snapshot, 2025 and 2032
1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2025-2032, US$ Bn
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Future Market Projections
1.5. Premium Market Insights
1.6. Application Developments and Key Market Events
1.7. PMR Analysis and Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Scope and Definition
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.3. Opportunity
2.2.4. Key Trends
2.3. Macro-economic Factors
2.3.1. Rising Need to Balance Agricultural Productivity with Climate Concerns Pushes Drone Adoption
2.3.2. Drone-as-a-Service Model Enables Market Penetration in Underserved Regions
2.4. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.5. Forecast Factors - Relevance and Impact
3. Value Added Insights
3.1. Tool Adoption Analysis
3.2. Regulatory Landscape
3.3. Value Chain Analysis
3.4. PESTLE Analysis
3.5. Porter’s Five Force Analysis
4. Price Analysis, 2024A
4.1. Key Highlights
4.2. Key Factors Impacting Deployment Costs
4.3. Pricing Analysis, By Coverage Distance
5. Global Agriculture Drone Market Outlook
5.1. Key Highlights
5.1.1. Market Volume (Units) Projections
5.1.2. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Y-o-Y Growth
5.1.3. Absolute $ Opportunity
5.2. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast
5.2.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, 2019-2024
5.2.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2032
5.3. Global Agriculture Drone Market Outlook: Product Type
5.3.1. Introduction / Key Findings
5.3.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis, By Product Type, 2019-2024
5.3.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
5.3.3.1. Fixed Wing
5.3.3.2. Rotary Wing
5.3.3.3. Hybrid Wing
5.3.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Product Type
5.4. Global Agriculture Drone Market Outlook: Coverage Distance
5.4.1. Introduction / Key Findings
5.4.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Coverage Distance, 2019-2024
5.4.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Coverage Distance, 2025-2032
5.4.3.1. < 3 km
5.4.3.2. 3 km to 6 km
5.4.3.3. 6 km to 9 km
5.4.3.4. > 9 km
5.4.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Coverage Distance
5.5. Global Agriculture Drone Market Outlook: Application
5.5.1. Introduction / Key Findings
5.5.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Application, 2019-2024
5.5.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
5.5.3.1. Crop Spraying & Fertilization
5.5.3.2. Precision Farming
5.5.3.3. Field Mapping & Crop Monitoring
5.5.3.4. Irrigation Management
5.5.3.5. Livestock Monitoring
5.5.3.6. Surveying & Aerial Imaging
5.5.3.7. Planting & Sowing
5.5.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Application
5.6. Global Agriculture Drone Market Outlook: Payload Capacity
5.6.1. Introduction / Key Findings
5.6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Payload Capacity, 2019-2024
5.6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload Capacity, 2025-2032
5.6.3.1. Lightweight (Up to 10 kg)
5.6.3.2. Medium Weight (Between 10 kg and 25 kg)
5.6.3.3. Heavy Weight (Above 25 kg)
5.6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Payload Capacity
6. Global Agriculture Drone Market Outlook: Region
6.1. Key Highlights
6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis, By Region, 2019-2024
6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Region, 2025-2032
6.3.1. North America
6.3.2. Europe
6.3.3. East Asia
6.3.4. South Asia and Oceania
6.3.5. Latin America
6.3.6. Middle East & Africa
6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region
7. North America Agriculture Drone Market Outlook
7.1. Key Highlights
7.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
7.2.1. By Country
7.2.2. By Product Type
7.2.3. By Coverage Distance
7.2.4. By Application
7.2.5. By Payload Capacity
7.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
7.3.1. U.S.
7.3.2. Canada
7.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
7.4.1. Fixed Wing
7.4.2. Rotary Wing
7.4.3. Hybrid Wing
7.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Coverage Distance, 2025-2032
7.5.1. < 3 km
7.5.2. 3 km to 6 km
7.5.3. 6 km to 9 km
7.5.4. > 9 km
7.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
7.6.1. Crop Spraying & Fertilization
7.6.2. Precision Farming
7.6.3. Field Mapping & Crop Monitoring
7.6.4. Irrigation Management
7.6.5. Livestock Monitoring
7.6.6. Surveying & Aerial Imaging
7.6.7. Planting & Sowing
7.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload Capacity, 2025-2032
7.7.1. Lightweight (Up to 10 kg)
7.7.2. Medium Weight (Between 10 kg and 25 kg)
7.7.3. Heavy Weight (Above 25 kg)
7.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis
8. Europe Agriculture Drone Market Outlook
8.1. Key Highlights
8.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
8.2.1. By Country
8.2.2. By Product Type
8.2.3. By Coverage Distance
8.2.4. By Application
8.2.5. By Payload Capacity
8.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
8.3.1. Germany
8.3.2. France
8.3.3. U.K.
8.3.4. Italy
8.3.5. Spain
8.3.6. Russia
8.3.7. Turkey
8.3.8. Rest of Europe
8.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
8.4.1. Fixed Wing
8.4.2. Rotary Wing
8.4.3. Hybrid Wing
8.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Coverage Distance, 2025-2032
8.5.1. < 3 km
8.5.2. 3 km to 6 km
8.5.3. 6 km to 9 km
8.5.4. > 9km
8.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
8.6.1. Crop Spraying & Fertilization
8.6.2. Precision Farming
8.6.3. Field Mapping & Crop Monitoring
8.6.4. Irrigation Management
8.6.5. Livestock Monitoring
8.6.6. Surveying & Aerial Imaging
8.6.7. Planting & Sowing
8.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload Capacity, 2025-2032
8.7.1. Lightweight (Up to 10 kg)
8.7.2. Medium Weight (Between 10 kg and 25 kg)
8.7.3. Heavy Weight (Above 25 kg)
8.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis
9. East Asia Agriculture Drone Market Outlook
9.1. Key Highlights
9.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
9.2.1. By Country
9.2.2. By Product Type
9.2.3. By Coverage Distance
9.2.4. By Application
9.2.5. By Payload Capacity
9.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
9.3.1. China
9.3.2. Japan
9.3.3. South Korea
9.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
9.4.1. Fixed Wing
9.4.2. Rotary Wing
9.4.3. Hybrid Wing
9.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Coverage Distance, 2025-2032
9.5.1. < 3 km
9.5.2. 3 km to 6 km
9.5.3. 6 km to 9 km
9.5.4. > 9 km
9.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
9.6.1. Crop Spraying & Fertilization
9.6.2. Precision Farming
9.6.3. Field Mapping & Crop Monitoring
9.6.4. Irrigation Management
9.6.5. Livestock Monitoring
9.6.6. Surveying & Aerial Imaging
9.6.7. Planting & Sowing
9.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload Capacity, 2025-2032
9.7.1. Lightweight (Up to 10 kg)
9.7.2. Medium Weight (Between 10 kg and 25 kg)
9.7.3. Heavy Weight (Above 25 kg)
9.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis
10. South Asia & Oceania Agriculture Drone Market Outlook
10.1. Key Highlights
10.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
10.2.1. By Country
10.2.2. By Product Type
10.2.3. By Coverage Distance
10.2.4. By Application
10.2.5. By Payload Capacity
10.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
10.3.1. India
10.3.2. Southeast Asia
10.3.3. ANZ
10.3.4. Rest of South Asia & Oceania
10.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
10.4.1. Fixed Wing
10.4.2. Rotary Wing
10.4.3. Hybrid Wing
10.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Coverage Distance, 2025-2032
10.5.1. < 3 km
10.5.2. 3 km to 6 km
10.5.3. 6 km to 9 km
10.5.4. > 9 km
10.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
10.6.1. Crop Spraying & Fertilization
10.6.2. Precision Farming
10.6.3. Field Mapping & Crop Monitoring
10.6.4. Irrigation Management
10.6.5. Livestock Monitoring
10.6.6. Surveying & Aerial Imaging
10.6.7. Planting & Sowing
10.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload Capacity, 2025-2032
10.7.1. Lightweight (Up to 10 kg)
10.7.2. Medium Weight (Between 10 kg and 25 kg)
10.7.3. Heavy Weight (Above 25 kg)
10.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis
11. Latin America Agriculture Drone Market Outlook
11.1. Key Highlights
11.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
11.2.1. By Country
11.2.2. By Product Type
11.2.3. By Coverage Distance
11.2.4. By Application
11.2.5. By Payload Capacity
11.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
11.3.1. Brazil
11.3.2. Mexico
11.3.3. Rest of Latin America
11.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
11.4.1. Fixed Wing
11.4.2. Rotary Wing
11.4.3. Hybrid Wing
11.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Coverage Distance, 2025-2032
11.5.1. < 3 km
11.5.2. 3 km to 6 km
11.5.3. 6 km to 9 km
11.5.4. > 9 km
11.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
11.6.1. Crop Spraying & Fertilization
11.6.2. Precision Farming
11.6.3. Field Mapping & Crop Monitoring
11.6.4. Irrigation Management
11.6.5. Livestock Monitoring
11.6.6. Surveying & Aerial Imaging
11.6.7. Planting & Sowing
11.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload Capacity, 2025-2032
11.7.1. Lightweight (Up to 10 kg)
11.7.2. Medium Weight (Between 10 kg and 25 kg)
11.7.3. Heavy Weight (Above 25 kg)
11.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis
12. Middle East & Africa Agriculture Drone Market Outlook
12.1. Key Highlights
12.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
12.2.1. By Country
12.2.2. By Product Type
12.2.3. By Coverage Distance
12.2.4. By Application
12.2.5. By Payload Capacity
12.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
12.3.1. GCC Countries
12.3.2. Egypt
12.3.3. South Africa
12.3.4. Northern Africa
12.3.5. Rest of Middle East & Africa
12.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type, 2025-2032
12.4.1. Fixed Wing
12.4.2. Rotary Wing
12.4.3. Hybrid Wing
12.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Coverage Distance, 2025-2032
12.5.1. < 3 km
12.5.2. 3 km to 6 km
12.5.3. 6 km to 9 km
12.5.4. > 9 km
12.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Application, 2025-2032
12.6.1. Crop Spraying & Fertilization
12.6.2. Precision Farming
12.6.3. Field Mapping & Crop Monitoring
12.6.4. Irrigation Management
12.6.5. Livestock Monitoring
12.6.6. Surveying & Aerial Imaging
12.6.7. Planting & Sowing
12.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload Capacity, 2025-2032
12.7.1. Lightweight (Up to 10 kg)
12.7.2. Medium Weight (Between 10 kg and 25 kg)
12.7.3. Heavy Weight (Above 25 kg)
12.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis
13. Competition Landscape
13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
13.2. Market Structure
13.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping By Market
13.2.2. Competition Dashboard
13.3. Company Profiles (Details - Overview, Financials, Strategy, Recent Developments)
13.3.1. DJI
13.3.1.1. Overview
13.3.1.2. Segments and Deployments
13.3.1.3. Key Financials
13.3.1.4. Market Developments
13.3.1.5. Market Strategy
13.3.2. Parrot SA
13.3.3. AeroVironment, Inc.
13.3.4. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
13.3.5. PrecisionHawk
13.3.6. Trimble Inc.
13.3.7. senseFly
13.3.8. Delair
13.3.9. XAG Co., Ltd.
13.3.10. Garuda Aerospace
13.3.11. AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.
13.3.12. DroneDeploy
14. Appendix
14.1. Research Methodology
14.2. Research Assumptions
14.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations
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