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Drones as Precision Farming Tools: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability


Sk Md Asif, Nurunnisa Khatun, Udayan Rudra Bhowmick, Subhrajyoti Sengupta
Pages: 99-118
ISBN: 978-93-5834-541-4


Emerging Trends in Agriculture Sciences (Volume -14)

Emerging Trends in Agriculture Sciences
(Volume - 14)

Abstract

The use of drones, has become increasingly popular and versatile in the agricultural sector. This abstract provides an overview of the various applications of drones in agriculture, such as monitoring crop health, detecting water stress, assessing nutrient status, monitoring diseases, controlling weeds, and enabling precise spraying. With their advanced sensors and imaging technologies, drones are capable of capturing high-resolution data and imagery, providing farmers with valuable information to make well-informed decisions and enhance their crop management practices. However, the widespread adoption of drones in agriculture is hindered by challenges including limited flight time and range, high initial costs, regulatory restrictions, connectivity issues, and the need for skilled operators. To address these challenges, a comprehensive implementation plan is necessary, encompassing measures such as promoting local drone manufacturing, supporting drone service providers, revising regulations, providing operator training, fostering an enabling ecosystem for entrepreneurs, conducting research on drone applications, and integrating drones into existing extension systems and custom hiring centers. Government initiatives and policies play a crucial role in facilitating the use of drones in agriculture through subsidies, legal frameworks, training programs, and awareness campaigns. The successful integration of drones in agriculture has the potential to significantly enhance productivity, optimize resource utilization, and promote sustainable farming practices, leading to improved yields and a resilient agricultural system.

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