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How Agricultural Drones Offer Farmers a Sustainable Edge

Agricultural drones are rapidly transforming global farming by offering a clean, efficient, and scalable technology that’s already delivering results. With over 300,000 drones in use, they’ve treated more than 500 million hectares of farmland, saving water, reducing pesticide use, and cutting carbon emissions equivalent to planting 1.2 billion trees. Unlike traditional farming tools, drones are lightweight, electric, and precise. They enable targeted spraying, improve crop yields, and lower input costs. Beyond spraying, drones gather data and use AI to guide smarter decisions, helping farmers respond quickly to pest outbreaks or nutrient needs.