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DJI Agriculture's Revolution in Farming with Drones at Agrishow 2025

At Brazil's prominent Agrishow 2025, DJI Agriculture shared the findings of its fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, highlighting a transformative phase in farming powered by drone technology. This report showcases a significant leap in the use and acceptance of agricultural drones, emphasizing their role in precision farming and sustainable practices.

In recent years, the adoption of agricultural drones has accelerated, with an impressive estimate of 400,000 DJI drones now actively deployed across 100 countries by trained operators. This marks a remarkable 90% increase since 2020 and signals the growing importance of drone technology in modern agriculture. Furthermore, these advancements have resulted in considerable environmental benefits; farmers using these drones have saved around 222 million tons of water and significantly reduced carbon emissions by approximately 30.87 tons.

Yuan Zhang, the Head of Global Sales at DJI Agriculture, emphasized, "Agricultural drones have become essential farm equipment around the world. Thanks to research-based policies and a clearer process for operator training, adoption among young people and women has grown significantly."

The report elaborates on how specific regional policies are facilitating wider use of drone technology. Some nations are moving from stringent testing phases to more progressive applications, expanding drone functions from limited single-crop tasks to broader agricultural uses. For instance, Argentina has eased regulations for drone deployments, while Spain has simplified approval processes, making it easier for farmers to access these innovative technologies. Brazil continues to lead in streamlining pilot training processes, further enabling easier legal operation of agricultural drones.

DJI has also been addressing one of the main challenges within the industry—drifting during pesticide application. Following extensive tests conducted in collaboration with global partners over several years, DJI Agriculture has optimized its drone nozzle designs and airflow dynamics to minimize drift effectively. The company also provides guidelines for operators to limit drift by recommending ideal flight conditions based on wind speed, flight altitude, and pesticide types used.

The report includes case studies showcasing successful applications of DJI drones across various crops such as coffee, corn, rice, and vineyards. For instance, in Brazil, coffee bean growers utilizing DJI's Agras T40 and T50 drones have seen operational costs drop by 70% compared to traditional manual spraying methods. Similarly, rice farmers have benefited from tailored spreading strategies that account for terrain variations and seed conditions, significantly improving efficiency.

Moreover, in Romania, an elderly vineyard owner managed to reduce his chemical usage by half while drastically cutting down the time spent spraying from several days to mere hours with the introduction of DJI's drone technology.

DJI Agriculture, since its inception in 2015, has committed itself to facilitating sustainable farming through innovative drone solutions. With about 400,000 agricultural drones currently active, the organization is determined to lead the way in making farming more efficient and environmentally friendly.

The full findings from the 2024/2025 Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report reveal not just growth statistics but also provide a clearer picture of how DJI's initiatives are aligning with the global push toward sustainable agricultural practices.

For anyone interested in exploring the depths of how drones are transforming agriculture, the insights provided by DJI at Agrishow 2025 are invaluable for understanding the future of farming technology and its implications for global food production sustainability.