2023 top 5: Most read articles on drones

This week, coming up to the end of 2023 and the first week of 2024, we look back at the content we have shared over the year. In the coming days, you will find the top 5 listings of the best-read articles on field robots, drones and autonomy.

Listed below are the 5 best-read articles on drones in 2023.

1. Agricultural drones market to hit revenue of US$ 14,237.6 million by 2033

The global agricultural drones market is estimated at US$ 3,807 million in revenue in 2023. According to market research company Fact.MR the global ag drone market will grow to US$ 14,237.6 million revenue by 2033.

Agricultural drones market to hit revenue of US$ 14,237.6 million by 2033

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2. What’s new in our Ag-drone buying guide 2023/2024?

Future Farming introduces an impressive range of new application drones in its Ag-drone buying guide 2023/2024. Drones are getting bigger and payloads are increasing. But capabilities and specifications differ, because the market demands different solutions and applications.

What’s new in our Ag-drone buying guide 2023/2024?

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3. Drones will fly for hours and carry much larger loads

Within a few years, drones will fly for hours, carry much larger loads, and help with numerous farm tasks. Drones will significantly improve agriculture, leading Australian drone expert Paris Cockinos expects.

Drones will fly for hours and carry much larger loads

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4. VIDEO | This mega-drone puts farmers in the pilot’s seat

Ryse Aero Technologies, a ultralight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company, showed its all-electric aerial ATV called Recon at the CES show in Las Vegas. This mega-drone is designed to make flight accessible for all regardless of skill level or pilot’s certification.

VIDEO | This mega-drone puts farmers in the pilot’s seat

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5. Agritechnica launch pad for new drones

Although their use is essentially banned or severely restricted in many EU and non-EU countries, interest in spray drones continues to increase. At Agritechnica the market leading Chinese makers – DJI and XAG – faced new challengers designed and built in European countries including Turkey, Hungary, Germany and even Denmark.

Agritechnica launch pad for new drones

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