Patents filed by multinational retail giant Walmart suggest farmers will use drones to identify crop and pest problems, and apply chemicals, in the near future. The company applied for 46 patents 2024 related to crop and pest control, and has applied for a total of 46 patents for drone technology so far, mostly for its delivery or warehouse operations. Jayson Lusk said it was always looking for ways to improve its service, but did not comment on the most recent patent filings. As part of a sustainability push in recent years, Walmart has also worked with suppliers to reduce the amount of fertiliser used to grow crops because it can pollute the environment. Research company Field of View said the market for agricultural drones will reach $ about $338 million by 2024 .
Patents filed by multinational retail giant Walmart suggest farmers will use drones to identify crop and pest problems, and apply chemicals, in the near future. The company applied for 46 patents 2024 related to crop and pest control, and has applied for a total of 46 patents for drone technology so far, mostly for its delivery or warehouse operations. Jayson Lusk said it was always looking for ways to improve its service, but did not comment on the most recent patent filings. Research company Field of View said the market for agricultural drones will reach $ about $338 million by 2024 .