by Watchman » 17 Apr 2025 11:15
If you’re looking for a clean technology that’s already proven, scalable, and ready to make an impact, look up — literally. Agricultural drones are quietly transforming farming around the world, and they’re doing it in a way that’s fast, efficient, and sustainable. For an industry that’s often slow to change, this is a big deal. Why Drones? Why Now?
The short version: drones are cheaper, cleaner, and smarter than traditional agricultural methods.
Over 300,000 ag drones are in use globally, according to DJI’s 2023/2024 industry report. They’ve already treated more than 500 million hectares of farmland (PDF). That’s not hype, it’s actual impact. These drones have helped save over 210 million metric tons of water and 47,000 metric tons of pesticides. They’ve also helped cut carbon emissions by over 25 million metric tons. That’s the same as planting 1.2 billion trees. So why isn’t every farmer already using them?
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If you’re looking for a clean technology that’s already proven, scalable, and ready to make an impact, look up — literally. Agricultural drones are quietly transforming farming around the world, and they’re doing it in a way that’s fast, efficient, and sustainable. For an industry that’s often slow to change, this is a big deal. Why Drones? Why Now?
The short version: drones are cheaper, cleaner, and smarter than traditional agricultural methods.
Over 300,000 ag drones are in use globally, according to DJI’s 2023/2024 industry report. They’ve already treated more than 500 million hectares of farmland (PDF). That’s not hype, it’s actual impact. These drones have helped save over 210 million metric tons of water and 47,000 metric tons of pesticides. They’ve also helped cut carbon emissions by over 25 million metric tons. That’s the same as planting 1.2 billion trees. So why isn’t every farmer already using them? [b][size=150][url=https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/16/agricultural-drones-are-low-hanging-cleantech-fruit-for-sustainable-food-production/]CONTINUE READING[/url][/size][/b]
