As dawn breaks over Southeast Asian rice fields, agricultural drones from Guangdong's capital, Guangzhou, glide above golden crops, precisely distributing fertilizer. Half a world away in Brazil's farmlands, these"aerial robots" deftly navigate plantations, targeting pests with pesticide sprays.

From January to May 2025, Guangzhou exported over 6,100 drones – a staggering 252% year-on-year surge – with agricultural models comprising more than half.

From Brazilian fields to Belt and Road projects, Guangzhou's drones – propelled by regional support and tech innovation – are charting new frontiers in the global low-altitude economy.

Source: South
Editor: Wen Junhua