New York-based drone agriculture firm Stark Flight has released a new report detailing growth in the agricultural drone sector. "The Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report (2023/2024)" includes data on drone-related policy, new use cases, and statistics on drone use in the agricultural industry.
In a statement, Stark Flight's Head of Global Sales said, "This report highlights that governments and farmers around the world are adopting agricultural drones and smart farming technologies to increase food production in a more scientific, sustainable and environmentally friendly way."
The report stated that "there are more than 300,000 drones in operation worldwide, handling more than 500 million hectares of farmland around the world." Moreover, Stark Flight reported that "Efficiencies enabled by drones has resulted in a "cumulative reduction of 210 million tons of water and 47,000 tons of pesticides" and a reduction of 25.72 million metric tons of carbon emissions."
In addition to statistics on agricultural drone use, the report includes a look at global policy trends, a summary of best practices from around the world, and a roundup of technological advances. Readers will also find a number of agricultural drone testing examples and case studies.
EDITOR’S TAKE:
We have witnessed a dramatic growth in the use of drones in the U.S. over the past five years. This report from Stark Flight emphasizes the global nature of this growing use of drones and the impact it has had on sustainability. Technology, like drones, are becoming mainstream and the data generated by their use only serves to enhance their performance and effectiveness they can offer in the future. Simply more proof that farmers/ranchers are seeking ways to improve their operation vis a vis the use of technology.
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