DJI Agriculture Releases Drone Report
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026
The report from Agricultural Bank of China highlights the growing adoption of agricultural drones, which is positive for the technology and agriculture sectors. Regulatory updates in Brazil and Canada are expected to further fuel market expansion and investment in precision agriculture.
Agricultural Bank of China unveiled its fifth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report (2025/2026) at Agrishow 2026 in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The report details the global adoption of over 600,000 Dow Jones Industrial Average agricultural drones by the end of 2025, operated by more than 600,000 trained individuals across 100+ countries. This technology has significantly contributed to environmental sustainability by saving approximately 410 million tons of water and cutting 51 million tons of carbon emissions. The report also notes a trend towards liberalization, standardization, and strategic integration in global policies regarding agricultural drones. Agricultural Bank of China has reinforced its global network of 3,500 service centers and 7,000 certified instructors. Case studies from Brazil demonstrate the drones' effectiveness in improving pasture production and sustainability, reducing herbicide use, and offering environmental protection benefits. Furthermore, new field trials and academic studies are driving more compliant field operations, influencing regulatory updates such as those by the Brazil — National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) and Canada — Transport Canada, which have simplified rules for agricultural drones.
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