DJI Agriculture Unveils 2025 Report: Drone-Powered Farming Booms Worldwide at Brazil’s Agrishow

DJI Agriculture has officially released its fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report at Agrishow 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil—and the findings confirm a global farming revolution powered by drones. With approximately 400,000 agricultural drones operated by 400,000 trained pilots across 100 countries, drone-based precision farming has rapidly matured into a mainstream global industry.

According to DJI, the number of drones in active agricultural use at the end of 2024 represents a 90% surge compared to 2020, highlighting the exponential shift toward smart, automated, and sustainable crop management practices.

A Growing Industry Transforming Global Agriculture

The 2025 report shows the massive scale at which agricultural drones are impacting global farming:

• 400,000 DJI Agriculture drones deployed globally

• 300 crop types across 100+ countries treated using drones

• 222 million tons of water saved

• 30.87 million tons of carbon emissions reduced

• A sharp rise in young and women operators thanks to structured training systems

Yuan Zhang, Head of Global Sales at DJI Agriculture, emphasized that drones are now essential tools on modern farms.
He stated:

“Research-driven policies and improved training systems have made agricultural drones more accessible, especially for young people and women. As the global industry matures, DJI Agriculture will continue empowering farmers with efficient, sustainable drone technology.”

Government Policies Fueling Drone Adoption

Countries around the world are adopting more progressive aviation policies, enabling faster, safer drone usage in agriculture.

Key 2024 policy improvements:

• Argentina: Relaxed deployment restrictions in farmlands

• Spain: Simplified approval processes for agricultural drone use

• Brazil: Standardized pilot training procedures, encouraging legal and widespread spray drone operations

These updates are accelerating the transition from experimental trials to full-scale agricultural drone deployment across multiple crop varieties.

DJI’s New Advances in Anti-Drift Technology

One of the longstanding challenges in pesticide application—whether by ground sprayers, tractors, or aircraft—is drift.
DJI Agriculture addressed this by:

• Redesigning nozzles and airflow systems

• Conducting multi-year global drift-testing (2021–2024)

• Publishing best practices for:

  • Ideal wind conditions

  • Correct flight altitude

  • Optimal droplet size

These improvements help ensure precise, efficient, and safer spraying with minimal chemical drift.

Real-World Case Studies: Drones Transforming Farms

The 2025 report includes inspiring examples from around the world, showcasing the diverse impact of drone technology.

1. Coffee Farming in Brazil

Using DJI Agras T40 and T50 drones, Brazilian growers achieved:

• 70% cost savings over manual spraying

• 50% cost reduction compared to tractor-based spraying

• Faster pest and disease control

• Enhanced fertilizer efficiency

2. Rice Spreading Innovations

DJI’s best practices include:

• Adjusting drone altitude and spreading disk speed

• Using tractors to level uneven terrain

• Ensuring pre-germinated rice seeds stay under 3 mm

These methods help farmers achieve more uniform, high-quality rice fields.

3. Vineyard Revolution in Romania

A vineyard owner using the DJI Agras T50 reported:

• Chemical usage cut by 50% (from 241.64 L to 111.94 L)

• Spraying time reduced from 3–4 days to just 2.5 hours

• More precise and consistent crop treatment

Conclusion: Drone Agriculture Is Entering a New Era

The DJI Agriculture 2025 report shows an industry at the brink of its next growth phase. With supportive government policies, advanced drone technologies, and a rising workforce of skilled pilots, agricultural drones are transforming global farming practices like never before.

From reducing water waste and carbon emissions to improving crop yield and lowering costs, the data clearly signals one thing:

👉 Drone-powered farming is the future of global agriculture.