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Drone Technology in Agriculture: An Overview

Digital technologies have the potential to revolutionize Indian agriculture, leading it towards sustainability through enhanced farm productivity and broader access to market information for all farmers. Drones, which are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), serve a multitude of purposes in agriculture, spanning from crop cultivation to agro-forestry. Crucially, agricultural experts may utilize high-resolution drone data to evaluate crop fertility, which helps them plan and repair irrigation systems, save waste, and apply fertilizer more precisely. Additionally, the technology can be especially useful in the wake of natural catastrophes like floods, assisting farmers in assessing damage across areas that would not be easily accessible on foot. According to agricultural drone market analysis report 2028, the agriculture drone market size is predicted to grow at 35.9% CAGR between 2023 & 2028, reaching a value of $17.9 billion by 2028. There are several challenges which hinder the adoption of drone technology in agriculture need to be addressed for its implementation in large scale in India.