DJI Agriculture's Environmental Contribution with Agricultural Drones: 51 Million Tons of CO2 Reduced and 410 Million Tons of Water Saved

April 29, 2026 – DJI Agriculture, a global leader in innovative agricultural drone technology, announced its 5th annual report, "Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report (2025/2026)," at Agrishow 2026 in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The report highlights a global trend in national 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, promoting 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 saved (equivalent to the annual drinking water consumption of about 740 million people). Furthermore, 51 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced, an achievement comparable to the annual carbon absorption of 240 million trees.

"Agricultural drones are no longer a novelty; they are now indispensable agricultural machinery worldwide. In Brazil, DJI drones are widely used for major crops such as coffee, soybeans, corn, sugarcane, and pasture," says Yuan Zhang, Head of Global Sales at DJI Agriculture. "As global adoption progresses, DJI Agriculture will continue to strengthen its support network for operators, while providing training through a global network of over 7,000 certified instructors. These continuous investments embody 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 in diverse crops worldwide. In Brazil, farmers have adopted agricultural drones such as "DJI Agras T25P," "DJI Agras T70P," and "DJI Agras T100" to cover precise operations throughout the entire forage management process, significantly improving pasture renewal efficiency and productivity. For example, by using drones for more accurate spot spraying of weed clusters, herbicide usage can be reduced by up to 35%. Simultaneously, drone-based full-field spraying and seeding eliminate soil compaction, suppress chemical drift near delicate ecosystems, and reduce the carbon footprint of livestock farming, offering environmental benefits.

Expansion of Field Trials and Academic Research Promote Operational Optimization and Compliance

The report also documents several new field trials and academic studies that have validated the precision spraying, operational efficiency, economic viability, and sustainability of agricultural spray drones with reliable evidence. In conjunction, organizations like UAPASTF have formulated guidelines for the safe and effective application of pesticides, based on the results of the latest drone pesticide 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 that reduces environmental impact.

These research findings are globally promoting more evidence-based policies and market development, further accelerating the rapid global expansion of the agricultural drone industry. As specific examples, Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) revised drone-related 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 are generating measurable environmental value and paving new paths towards global agricultural modernization.

The full text of the "Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report (2025/2026)" is available here.

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