Drone Technology in Agriculture : An Overview

AbstractDrone technologies have revolutionized modern agriculture, offering innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. This overview examines the integration of drones in agricultural practices, focusing on their applications, benefits, and challenges. Drones, equipped with advanced sensors and imaging capabilities, enable precise monitoring and management of crops. They facilitate real-time data collection on crop health, soil conditions, and pest infestations, allowing farmers to make informed decisions. The use of multispectral and hyperspectral imaging helps in detecting crop stress, nutrient deficiencies, and disease outbreaks early, thus enabling timely interventions. According to agricultural drone market analysis report 2028, the agriculture drone market size is predicted to grow at 35.9 per cent 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.