Drones, love them or hate them, but you can not ignore them. A growing group of agricultural producers are adapting drones to scout their crops or apply crop protection. Also a few companies are exploring the possibilities to distribute beneficial insects in fields. It is believed that it will not take much longer before the first commercial drones will be available for the greenhouse industry too.
Demonstration of commercial spraying drone at the Expo Agroalimentaria trade show in Mexico last month.
In this extended infographic, you can find the latest information on the potential of drones and how they will shape your future. The infographic explains which industries can have big advantages from drone usage and shows how the global market for aerial drones will develop over the next ten years. (For a larger version, please visit bargainfox.co.uk)

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