Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

A flexible system of farming practices and agricultural technology, modern agriculture enables farmers to increase output while consuming less natural resources to meet the world's needs for food, biofuel, and fiber. Many technologies are used in agriculture nowadays, and one of the newer ones is the use of drones to spray pesticides (Shaw K. et al. 2020). Despite being a significant part of the Indian economy, the country still lags behind western nations in using innovative technologies to boost agricultural output.

The state of drones in the agricultural industry Although drones in horticulture, agriculture, and forestry are only allowed to be used for limited, targeted experiments and, in some situations, commercial operations in other areas of the world, drone uses in agriculture are already widespread in Asia. These days, drones are utilized for a number of purposes, including as planting new forests, distributing micro-granular fertilizers and insecticides, and controlling weeds, insects, and diseases. The Chinese government has provided subsidies for the commercial use of drones in agriculture. Consequently, more than 10,000 individuals were taught to operate the Agras MG-1 series drone by DJI Innovation Technology. This drone type, known as the Agras MG-1 series 8-rotor sprayer, was introduced in 2015.

Field mapping is a vital aspect of the agriculture drone market, tackling significant issues in contemporary farming like resource optimization, precision agriculture, and workforce shortages. Drones can be utilized for field mapping, giving farmers crucial information regarding their land, crops, and farming activities.