Mexico Takes Flight in Drone Innovation
The regulation of airspace, accident prevention, the use of drones in lunar and Martian missions, as well as their growing application in productive and entertainment sectors, were among the main topics discussed at the second DroneMex 2025 Congress held in Querétaro.
However, the true focus of the event was the unprecedented investment projections that are set to transform Mexico’s drone industry.
Yousefh Pineda, CEO of Cramex Aerospace, announced that investments exceeding US$59.2 billion are projected for the sector, with an estimated annual growth rate of 10.84%. This expansion, he explained, will drive the creation of highly specialized jobs, the development of new national suppliers, and the strengthening of Mexico’s technological ecosystem.
“Behind every drone there is a specialist—engineers, pilots, developers, and entrepreneurs. This industry represents a unique opportunity for investment and national development,” Pineda emphasized during the opening ceremony.
He also highlighted that the Congress aims to become the main meeting point for investors, developers, and academics, promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange within this rapidly growing industry. Pineda recalled that Cramex Aerospace is celebrating ten years of training drone pilots certified by the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC), contributing to the professionalization of the sector.
One of the most significant announcements of the event was the construction of the first agricultural drone made in Mexico, developed by the Querétaro-based company MxD, marking a strategic step toward import substitution and the strengthening of national manufacturing.
Esteban Domínguez, founder of MxD, explained that the project was born from the need to create a competitive Mexican-made product that can stand alongside international models. Currently, the drone is composed of 60% locally sourced components, and efforts are underway to reach 100% national integration, further reinforcing Mexico’s supply chain.
Domínguez estimated that 1,500 agricultural drones will be sold this year, with projections of 30,000 units over the next decade, representing a multimillion-dollar business opportunity for Mexico and Latin America.
During his presentation, Javier Moreno García, Account Manager for DJI Enterprise Mexico, emphasized that drones have become a high-value technological tool, comparable to “a flying computer.”
He noted that this technology has democratized access to innovation, with successful applications in infrastructure projects, search and rescue operations, archaeology, agriculture, and public safety, as well as in major national projects such as the Maya Train.
With a vision focused on investment, DroneMex 2025 not only brought together key players from across the ecosystem but also reaffirmed that Mexico is ready to lead the aerial technological revolution in Latin America, driving economic growth, innovation, and technological independence for the country.
