The India agriculture drones market size reached USD 243.60 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2,110.60 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 24.10% during 2025-2033. The India agriculture drones market growth is driven by government support, rising adoption of precision farming, labor shortages, and technological advancements, making drone solutions more efficient, affordable, and accessible for the Indian farmers.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 243.60 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 2,110.60 Million |
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) | 24.10% |
Government Support and Policies
The Indian government's active support for agricultural innovation plays a key role in fueling the India agriculture drones market share. Initiatives like the “Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization” (SMAM) and financial incentives for drone adoption promote modern farming technologies. Subsidies, pilot projects, and the inclusion of drones in the PM-Kisan scheme encourage farmers to adopt this advanced solution. The liberalization of drone regulations under the Drone Rules 2021 has also simplified usage, licensing, and manufacturing processes. These supportive policies create a favorable ecosystem for startups, manufacturers, and service providers, significantly accelerating drone adoption across India’s diverse and expanding agricultural sector. This proactive government backing is fostering innovation and encouraging private sector participation in agri-tech development. For instance, in October 2024, Amber Wings introduced the 'Vihaa' agricultural drone, developed by IIT Madras, to transform farming practices in India. Recently certified by the DGCA, the drone can spray crops seven times faster than traditional methods, saving farmers valuable time and resources. Prof. Satya Chakravarthy emphasized its potential to revolutionize agribusiness and promote widespread access to advanced technology, with plans for future innovations in drone solutions across various sectors.
Technological Advancements and Startup Ecosystem
India’s vibrant startup ecosystem is fueling rapid innovation in agricultural drone technology. Startups are developing cost-effective, easy-to-use drones tailored for small and marginal farmers. Advances in AI, machine learning, GPS, and data analytics are being integrated into drones, enabling precise crop health assessments and actionable insights. Collaborations between agritech firms, research institutions, and government bodies further drive product development and market reach. Increased funding, incubation support, and awareness campaigns are helping bridge the gap between technology and rural adoption. These innovations are making drones more accessible and efficient thereby creating a positive India agriculture drones market outlook. For instance, in August 2024, Raminfo Limited launched Kisan Drones Private Limited, aiming to transform agriculture with innovative drone services in India. The initiative plans to establish 100 centers across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha within two years. Kisan Drones will offer farmers advanced drone technology, training, and support, while creating over 1,000 new entrepreneurs. This program is set to enhance productivity and foster entrepreneurship in rural areas.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on offering, component, farming environment, and application.
Offering Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the offering. This includes hardware (fixed wing, rotary wing, and hybrid wing), and software (data management software, imaging software, data analytics software, and others).
Component Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the component have also been provided in the report. This includes controller systems, propulsion systems, cameras, batteries, navigation systems, and others.
Farming Environment Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the farming environment have also been provided in the report. This includes indoor and outdoor.
Application Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes field mapping, variable rate application, crop scouting, and others.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Offerings Covered |
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Components Covered | Controller Systems, Propulsion Systems, Cameras, Batteries, Navigation Systems, Others |
Farming Environments Covered | Indoor, Outdoor |
Applications Covered | Field Mapping, Variable Rate Application, Crop Scouting, Others |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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