Russian Regions Turn to Agro-Drones for Smarter Field Management

The Omsk region is piloting agricultural drones that could reshape how crops are treated from the air.

Across Russia, regional governments are rapidly embracing technology to modernize agriculture. One standout initiative is unfolding in the Omsk region, where officials are preparing to deploy state-of-the-art agro-drones for fieldwork. According to Kommercheskie Vesti, Nikolay Drofa, head of the regional Ministry of Agriculture, recently met with Alexander Serov, CEO of the startup Agronebo, to discuss how unmanned aerial systems could enhance farming efficiency.

The technology allows for aerial treatment of crops, helping to prevent plant damage and soil compaction—two persistent drawbacks of conventional machinery. The first public tests of the drones are scheduled for late July during the AgroOmsk-2025 exhibition.

Though a relatively new player, Agronebo already offers an online catalog of drone-based solutions, including aerial spraying and real-time field monitoring systems. The project is poised to support Russia’s broader agricultural digitalization strategy, where drone technology is gaining traction as a vital tool. If successful, the Omsk experiment could serve as a model for adoption across other Russian regions.