{"id":57633,"date":"2026-04-27T09:14:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nae.fr\/2026\/04\/27\/drone-adoption-surges-eleven-fold-in-brazil-matching-conventional-spraying\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:14:10","slug":"drone-adoption-surges-eleven-fold-in-brazil-matching-conventional-spraying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nae.fr\/en\/2026\/04\/27\/drone-adoption-surges-eleven-fold-in-brazil-matching-conventional-spraying\/","title":{"rendered":"Drone adoption surges eleven-fold in Brazil, matching conventional spraying"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n\nThe rapid expansion of agricultural drone usage is reshaping Brazil\u2019s crop protection landscape, with the number of units in operation increasing more than eleven-fold in just four years. According to Minist\u00e9rio da Agricultura e Pecu\u00e1ria (MAPA), the national fleet grew from about 3,000 drones in 2021 to approximately 35,000 units in 2025, reflecting accelerated adoption driven by operational efficiency and technological maturity.\n\nIndustry data indicate that drone-based spraying now delivers performance levels comparable to conventional ground applications, while offering additional gains in input efficiency, water savings, and operational flexibility. The technology has proven particularly effective in areas where traditional mechanization faces logistical or agronomic constraints.\n\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\nPour en savoir plus : <a href=\"https:\/\/news.agropages.com\/News\/NewsDetail---57417.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drone adoption surges eleven-fold in Brazil, matching conventional spraying<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rapid expansion of agricultural drone usage is reshaping Brazil\u2019s crop protection landscape, with the number of units in operation increasing more than eleven-fold in just four years. 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