DJI Agriculture reveals that global adoption of agricultural drones reduces carbon emissions by 51 Mt and saves 410 Mt of water for farmers worldwide.

At the AgriShow in Brazil, the new report highlights the maturity of the sector, with over 600,000 DJI agricultural drones now deployed in more than 100 countries and regions.

SHENZHEN, China, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DJI Agriculture, the global leader in innovative agricultural drone technologies, presented its fifth annual report “Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report” (2025/2026) at Agrishow 2026 in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The report underscores how global policies are evolving towards liberalization, standardization, and strategic integration. DJI Agriculture also expanded its network of 3,500 service and repair centers worldwide while advocating for the standardization of drone operations. By late 2025, over 600,000 DJI agricultural drones were being used worldwide by more than 600,000 trained operators. The adoption of this technology has saved approximately 410 million metric tons of water, equivalent to the annual drinking water consumption of 740 million people, and reduced carbon emissions by 51 million metric tons, equivalent to the annual carbon absorption capacity of 240 million trees.

“Drones are no longer a novelty in agriculture; they have become essential equipment for farms worldwide. In Brazil, DJI drones are now widely used in the country’s main crops, including coffee, soybeans, corn, sugarcane, and forage grasses,” said Yuan Zhang, DJI Agriculture’s Global Sales Manager. “As adoption continues to grow worldwide, DJI Agriculture will continue to strengthen its support network for operators while providing training through its global network of over 7,000 certified instructors. These investments highlight the company’s commitment to helping farmers improve their efficiency and sustainably increase their yields through innovative drone technology.

Seeding and spraying by drone enhance pasture productivity and sustainability in Brazil

The report features several case studies on the use of agricultural drones for various crops in different countries. In Brazil, farmers have deployed DJI Agras T25P, T70P, and T100 drones, covering precision operations throughout the forage management cycle, improving forage renewal efficiency and pasture productivity. For instance, using drones to more precisely treat weed patches through targeted spraying can reduce herbicide usage by up to 35%. Additionally, drone spraying and seeding throughout the process also offer environmental protection benefits by eliminating soil compaction, reducing chemical drift near sensitive ecosystems, and decreasing livestock carbon footprint.

Improving field trials and academic studies to support field operations

The report also documents several new field trials and academic studies offering credible evidence-based validation of the benefits of agricultural spraying drones in terms of precision application, operational efficiency, economic benefits, and sustainability. Organizations like UAPASTF have developed guidelines for safe and effective pesticide application, informed by updated studies on drone spraying drift on the field. Enhanced drift tests enable more precise, safer, and compliant field operations, making them a cornerstone of precision agriculture and environmentally friendly crop protection.

As the sector continues to mature globally, DJI Agriculture aims to provide farmers and policymakers with a clearer understanding of how agricultural drones bring measurable environmental value and open new pathways for the modernization of global agriculture.

About DJI Agriculture

DJI Agriculture was established by DJI in 2015 with a mission to bring innovative drone technologies to agriculture to make it more sustainable, efficient, and safe. DJI began investing in research and development to advance spraying drones in 2012 before creating a dedicated commercial unit for agricultural drones. As a global leader in the drone industry, DJI is building a better world by continuously promoting human progress through products that bring added value to people’s lives worldwide, more deeply than ever before. Today, it is estimated that 600,000 agricultural drones are used worldwide to treat over 300 types of crops in more than 100 countries and regions.

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