DJI Agriculture's Environmental Contribution with Agricultural Drones: 51 Million Tons of CO2 Reduced and 410 Million Tons of Water Saved
DJI Agriculture announced its 5th annual "Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report (2025/2026)" at Agrishow 2026, highlighting that its agricultural drones have contributed to a reduction of 51 million tons of CO2 emissions and saved 410 million tons of water. The report also emphasizes global policy trends towards liberalization, standardization, and strategic integration, alongside DJI Agriculture's efforts to strengthen its service network and operator training.
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April 29, 2026 – DJI Agriculture, a global leader in innovative agricultural drone technology, announced its 5th annual "Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report (2025/2026)" at Agrishow 2026, held in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The report emphasizes a global trend in policies towards "liberalization," "standardization," and "strategic integration." In line with this, DJI Agriculture has strengthened its network of 3,500 service and repair centers worldwide and promoted the standardization of drone operations.
As of the end of 2025, over 600,000 DJI agricultural drones were already in use by more than 600,000 trained operators worldwide. The widespread adoption of this technology has resulted in approximately 410 million tons of water savings (equivalent to the annual drinking water consumption of about 740 million people). Furthermore, it has reduced 51 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, an achievement comparable to the annual carbon absorption of 240 million trees.
"Agricultural drones are no longer a novelty; they have become essential agricultural machinery worldwide. In Brazil, DJI drones are widely used for major crops such as coffee, soybeans, corn, sugarcane, and pasture," said Yuan Zhang, Head of Global Sales at DJI Agriculture. "As global adoption progresses, DJI Agriculture will further strengthen its support network for operators, while providing training through a global network of over 7,000 certified instructors. This continuous investment embodies our strong commitment to improving farmers' operational efficiency and supporting sustainable production increases through innovative drone technology."
Drone Seeding and Spraying Improve Pasture Productivity and Sustainability in Brazil
The report presents multiple case studies on the use of agricultural drones for various crops worldwide. In Brazil, farmers have adopted agricultural drones such as the "DJI Agras T25P," "DJI Agras T70P," and "DJI Agras T100" to cover precise operations throughout the entire feed management process, significantly improving pasture renewal efficiency and productivity. For example, by using drones for more accurate spot spraying of weed clusters, herbicide use can be reduced by up to 35%. Simultaneously, drone-based spraying and seeding across entire fields eliminate soil compaction, reduce pesticide drift near delicate ecosystems, and lower the carbon footprint of livestock farming, offering environmental benefits.
Expansion of Field Trials and Academic Research Promote Optimized Operations and Compliance
The report also documents several new field trials and academic studies that have reliably verified the precision spraying, operational efficiency, economic viability, and sustainability of agricultural spraying drones based on robust evidence. Concurrently, organizations like UAPASTF have formulated guidelines for safe and effective pesticide application, based on the results of the latest drone drift tests. More advanced drift tests enable highly accurate, safe, and compliant field operations, serving as a crucial driving force for precision agriculture and crop protection with reduced environmental impact.
These research findings globally promote more evidence-based policies and market development, further boosting the rapid global expansion of the agricultural drone industry. As specific examples, Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) revised drone regulations to establish "standard scenarios" for repetitive agricultural operations. In Canada, Transport Canada amended the Canadian Aviation Regulations to simplify operational rules for agricultural drones, directly supporting spraying, mapping, monitoring, and precision agriculture.
As the industry continues to mature worldwide, DJI Agriculture aims to more clearly demonstrate to farmers and policymakers how agricultural drones create measurable environmental value and pave new paths towards modernizing global agriculture.
The full "Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report (2025/2026)" can be found here.
About DJI Agriculture
DJI Agr
As of the end of 2025, over 600,000 DJI agricultural drones were already in use by more than 600,000 trained operators worldwide. The widespread adoption of this technology has resulted in approximately 410 million tons of water savings (equivalent to the annual drinking water consumption of about 740 million people). Furthermore, it has reduced 51 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, an achievement comparable to the annual carbon absorption of 240 million trees.
"Agricultural drones are no longer a novelty; they have become essential agricultural machinery worldwide. In Brazil, DJI drones are widely used for major crops such as coffee, soybeans, corn, sugarcane, and pasture," said Yuan Zhang, Head of Global Sales at DJI Agriculture. "As global adoption progresses, DJI Agriculture will further strengthen its support network for operators, while providing training through a global network of over 7,000 certified instructors. This continuous investment embodies our strong commitment to improving farmers' operational efficiency and supporting sustainable production increases through innovative drone technology."
Drone Seeding and Spraying Improve Pasture Productivity and Sustainability in Brazil
The report presents multiple case studies on the use of agricultural drones for various crops worldwide. In Brazil, farmers have adopted agricultural drones such as the "DJI Agras T25P," "DJI Agras T70P," and "DJI Agras T100" to cover precise operations throughout the entire feed management process, significantly improving pasture renewal efficiency and productivity. For example, by using drones for more accurate spot spraying of weed clusters, herbicide use can be reduced by up to 35%. Simultaneously, drone-based spraying and seeding across entire fields eliminate soil compaction, reduce pesticide drift near delicate ecosystems, and lower the carbon footprint of livestock farming, offering environmental benefits.
Expansion of Field Trials and Academic Research Promote Optimized Operations and Compliance
The report also documents several new field trials and academic studies that have reliably verified the precision spraying, operational efficiency, economic viability, and sustainability of agricultural spraying drones based on robust evidence. Concurrently, organizations like UAPASTF have formulated guidelines for safe and effective pesticide application, based on the results of the latest drone drift tests. More advanced drift tests enable highly accurate, safe, and compliant field operations, serving as a crucial driving force for precision agriculture and crop protection with reduced environmental impact.
These research findings globally promote more evidence-based policies and market development, further boosting the rapid global expansion of the agricultural drone industry. As specific examples, Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) revised drone regulations to establish "standard scenarios" for repetitive agricultural operations. In Canada, Transport Canada amended the Canadian Aviation Regulations to simplify operational rules for agricultural drones, directly supporting spraying, mapping, monitoring, and precision agriculture.
As the industry continues to mature worldwide, DJI Agriculture aims to more clearly demonstrate to farmers and policymakers how agricultural drones create measurable environmental value and pave new paths towards modernizing global agriculture.
The full "Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report (2025/2026)" can be found here.
About DJI Agriculture
DJI Agr