Drones in Agriculture

KULR Technology Group and Hylio have entered a joint collaboration to produce NDAA-compliant battery systems for agricultural drones built in Texas. The partnership centers on U.S.-based design and manufacturing to strengthen secure domestic supply chains for drone energy systems. The companies plan to design, prototype, and qualify high-performance batteries for Hylio’s unmanned aerial systems. Engineering… Read more: New Partnership Building Farming Drone Batteries in Texas

New policy brief reframes BVLOS as infrastructure policy, industrial policy, and digital coordination policy, not just an aviation update. SAFE’s Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo) will release its new policy brief, From Waivers to Scale: How BVLOS Modernizes America’s Low-Altitude Infrastructure, during a free webinar tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 17) at 1:00 PM ET. Register for… Read more: Beyond “BVLOS Is Necessary”: SAFE Brief Defines What a Workable Rule Must Deliver

By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Creating an ecosystem to support a flourishing drone manufacturing base to meet the future needs of U.S. industrial customers is going to take several years and involve a partnership between AUV producers and the federal government. A Houston-based producer of agricultural spray drones is doing its part to facilitate… Read more: Company Launches Drone Manufacturing Plant in Cajun Country

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (also known as EagleNXT) announced today that its multispectral imaging sensors are now compatible with the Inspired Flight Technologies (IFT) IF800 Tomcat and IF1200 UAS drones through IFT’s new Smart Dovetail Kit. This integration represents a significant advancement in payload compatibility for professional drone operations. The Smart Dovetail Kit enables seamless… Read more: EagleNXT Multispectral Sensors Now Compatible with IFT American-Made Drones

AvironiX, a Chennai-based deep-tech drone company, has unveiled the AviSpray-10c, a compact agricultural drone designed to transform crop spraying economics across Indian farmland. The backpack-sized platform represents a fundamental shift in operational efficiency, measuring 53% smaller than conventional agricultural drones while delivering enhanced performance metrics. Unveiled at a launch event in Chennai attended by NABARD… Read more: AvironiX Announces India-Optimized Compact Agricultural Drone

SPH Engineering has expanded its drone-based ground-penetrating radar (GPR) portfolio with two 600 MHz antennas designed for UAV integration: the MALÅ GeoDrone 600 and the Zond Aero 600 NG. The new systems are aimed at high-resolution subsurface mapping in engineering, utility detection, archaeology, environmental studies, and geophysical research, particularly where access for ground carts is… Read more: SPH Engineering Adds 600 MHz UAV GPR Antennas for High-Resolution Subsurface Mapping

AgEagle adopts name change, readies for changes in ag drone markets By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In order to portray the company’s growth beyond the agricultural drone markets it currently serves, AgEagle Aerial Systems is rebranding itself as EagleNXT. In a statement, the company said the rebrand reflects EagleNXT’s mission to produce drones, sensors, and… Read more: AgEagle Rebrands as EagleNXT: Interview with the CEO

Q6V2 UAV provides real-time tracking to protect villagers and wildlife In Jharkhand’s Silli region, forest officials recently turned to drone technology to manage a potentially dangerous human-elephant conflict. ideaForge Technology Limited deployed its advanced Q6V2 UAV in collaboration with its channel partner Sathi Planners Pvt. Ltd. (SPPL), under the leadership of the Divisional Forest Officer,… Read more: ideaForge Drones Help Prevent Human-Elephant Conflict in Jharkhand

Demonstration Highlights Role of Drone Technology in Sustainable Farming ArgenTech Solutions, Inc., in partnership with Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS) Unmanned Systems Division, recently hosted a live demonstration of the Yamaha FAZER-R AP agricultural spraying drone at Sokol Blosser Winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The event drew local growers, agricultural professionals, and university representatives, who… Read more: ArgenTech and Yamaha Showcase Agricultural Spraying Drone at Oregon Winery

New multispectral sensor offers advanced imaging for farming, research, and environmental management AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) has announced the release of the RedEdge-P™ Green, a new multispectral camera designed to improve precision agriculture and related applications. The company says the sensor will provide farmers, researchers, and environmental managers with more accurate, high-resolution data… Read more: AgEagle Launches RedEdge-P Green Camera for Precision Agriculture

Union Minister Kamlesh Paswan Launches Manufacturing Hub, 300 Training Centers, and DGCA-Certified Skill Program A Major Milestone for India’s Drone Ecosystem Garuda Aerospace marked a significant milestone in India’s drone development with the launch of its new Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility in Chennai. The inauguration was led by Shri Kamlesh Paswan, Hon’ble Union Minister of State… Read more: Garuda Aerospace Opens India’s First Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility

Ag drone company to ramp up output with new Texas plant by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Hylio, which makes large autonomous agricultural drone systems, plans to greatly expand its ability to produce American-made products by opening a new manufacturing plant in Texas in the coming months. In an interview at the recent Xponential 2025… Read more: Texas-Based Hylio Scales Up: From Dorm Room to 5,000 Ag Drones a Year

RedEdge-P camera to be integrated with Spirit UAV, expanding U.S. drone capabilities for precision agriculture At AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025, Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle announced a strategic collaboration to integrate the RedEdge-P™ multispectral camera with Ascent’s rugged Spirit™ UAV. This partnership reflects the growing expansion of options in the U.S.-manufactured drone ecosystem, especially for agricultural applications.… Read more: Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle Partner to Deliver Advanced Agricultural Drone Solution

Acquisition Aims to Boost Data-Driven Decision Making for Farmers Through Drone Imagery and Integrated Platforms John Deere has announced the acquisition of Sentera, a Minnesota-based provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture. The move is set to enhance John Deere’s precision agriculture tools by integrating high-resolution drone imagery into its existing digital platform, the John… Read more: John Deere Acquires Sentera to Expand Aerial Scouting Capabilities

Nano drones-extremely small, agile unmanned aerial vehicles-are creating new opportunities in a variety of industries. While much attention has focused on their use in security and surveillance, these miniature drones are also transforming agriculture, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and industrial operations. Their unique capabilities are helping organizations operate more efficiently, safely, and intelligently.   Agriculture:… Read more: Tiny Tech, Big Impact: How Nano Drones Are Revolutionizing Agriculture, Disaster Response, and Industry

The global agricultural drone industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with adoption rates soaring as regulatory frameworks mature and technology advances. According to DJI Agriculture‘s fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, unveiled at Brazil’s Agrishow 2025, agricultural drones have become essential farm equipment worldwide, transforming traditional farming practices while delivering significant environmental and economic benefits.… Read more: Agricultural Drones Take Flight: DJI Report Reveals Rapid Industry Growth Despite Persistent Challenges

New agreement with KISMEC connects certified drone operators to agriculture industry opportunities On March 25, 2025, Terra Drone Corporation announced that its Malaysian subsidiary, Terra Drone Agri, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kumpulan Inovasi dan Sumber Manusia untuk Pendidikan (KISMEC). KISMEC is a Malaysian vocational training institution focused on workforce development. This… Read more: Terra Drone Agri Partners with Malaysian Training Center to Support Drone Pilot Jobs

Pilot project in Andhra Pradesh surveys over 1,100 hectares to monitor tree health and estimate fruit production 3F Oil Palm Pvt Ltd has completed a major drone survey in Ayyavaram Village, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. This pilot project marks a key step in using drone technology to support palm oil farmers across India. Over… Read more: 3F Oil Palm Uses Drones to Improve Palm Plantation Yields in India

Indian AgTech Company Marut Drones Showcases How Drone Technology is Transforming Lives and Breaking Gender Barriers in Agriculture by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Marut Drones, an Indian developer of agriculture-focused UAVs, recently announced that their partnership with the Indian government to train rural women to use drones had received an important visit from… Read more: Bill Gates Witnesses Drone Revolution in Rural India

As plant diseases continue to threaten global food security, AI-powered drones and advanced machine learning models are revolutionizing early detection methods, offering scalable, efficient, and accurate solutions for modern agriculture.  DRONELIFE is pleased to publish this guest post from Khawla Almazrouei, a Robotics Engineer at Technology Innovation Institute.  DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for… Read more: AI, Drones, and the Future of Farming: A Game Changer for Plant Disease Detection and Food Security