300K Ag Drones Reducing Global Chemical Usage

Despite staring down a potential ban in the world's largest drone market - the U.S. - DJI says its drones are making a big impact in global agriculture.

The world's largest drone company recently shared its 2023-2024 Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report white paper.

Among the insights shared in the report:

• DJI says by the end of 2023 over 300,000 agricultural drones were in use globally, spanning more than 100 countries and regions.
• As of June 2024, drones have been used to treat over 1.2 billion acres of farmland (500 million hectares) globally, with 6,000 instructors and 300,000 pilots trained to operate them.

The white paper includes several interesting case studies detailing how spray drones are being used in various cropping systems around the Planet.

Head here to check out the full 35-page report. Skip ahead to page 25 of the PDF to read DJI's report "Agricultural Drones Operating in The Middle and Late Stages Of Corn Production."

EDITOR’S TAKE:

Today’s spray technology is space age compared to what was available only a few short years ago. John Deere has developed and perfected their see and spray technology that can distinguish between a corn or soybean plant and a weed on the go. That works extremely well when plants are younger and shorter. Combined with drone application at later stages of development, crop prospects are dramatically improved. At the same time, fewer chemicals are being used, thus, protecting the environment and saving farmers/ranchers a lot of expense in spray material. Speaking of saving money, be sure to mention AgPack® to all your farm/ranch customers. It has the potential to save them up to $35,000 in operating costs. Plus, the benefit to you – it’s only available through CAD members!