Although the idea of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in agriculture is not new, widespread use of drones in the sector did not begin until the early 21st century.
Considered the first agricultural drone, the R-50 was developed by Japanese manufacturer Yamaha in 2000 for field analysis and crop mapping. But it wasn't until the 2010s that drone use became more widely accepted, thanks to technological and financial advances that made drones more accessible and accessible to farmers.
Here's a timeline with more details:
Early 2000s: Development and experimentation with drones for agricultural applications began.
2006: In 2006, Yamaha released the R-50, a notable turning point.
2011: Technological advances and their affordability drove widespread use of drones in agriculture.
2010s onwards: Starting in the 2010s, drones were used for other tasks besides mapping, such as data analysis, monitoring, and crop spraying.
It's important to keep in mind that the exact timeline can change depending on the application and location. Prior to the 2010s, a few early adopters used drones for specific purposes, while other sectors of the economy were slower to adopt the technology.
Overall, the early 2000s laid the foundation for the use of drones in agriculture, while the 2010s were a period of rising drone usage and expanding uses in this rapidly evolving industry.
