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| TRICKS OF TRADE: As more farmers integrate drones into their operations, theyโre passing their knowledge on to others. |
By Andy Costillo, Farm Progress
More drones than ever are flying across farm fields as agriculture embraces the technology.
DJI Agriculture, a Chinese drone brand, released its annual report at Brazil’s Agrishow 2025 in Sao Paulo. Yuan Zhang, head of global sales, attributes this increase to several factors. “Thanks to research-based policies and a clearer process for operator training, adoption among young people and women has grown significantly,” he says.
In total, about 400,000 DJI ag drones are in operation globally, partly due to governments reducing bureaucratic restrictions and simplifying approval processes. The trend to standardize pilot training and streamline licensure is also growing. All this is prompting farmers to transition from limited field-testing drones to formal integration by expanding from single crops to broader applications.
‘Significant growth’
Niki Shen, head of DJI’s marketing for agriculture, says the company has seen “significant growth year over year in drone usage for agriculture on a global scale. … The core driver of adoption has been the proven results: better efficiency, lower operational cost and higher yields.”
As more farmers integrate drones into their operations, they’re passing knowledge on to others — either by communicating with others or becoming spray drone service providers for neighbors.
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