Just a few years ago, agricultural drones were expensive, small and difficult to use, limiting their appeal to farmers. In contrast, today’s models can be flown immediately after purchase and carry ...

Drones have become integrated into everyday life over the past decade—in sectors as diverse as entertainment, health care and construction. They have also begun to transform the way people grow food.

The agriculture drone market is exploding. Valued at 6.1 billion dollars in 2024, it is expected to nearly quadruple to 23.8 billion dollars by 2032, growing at a compound annual rate of 18.5 percent.