Introduction: Advantages of Drones in Agriculture

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This article will help both farmers and those in agricultural services understand the benefits of drones.

Supplies

For real-time implementation to understand the benefits of using a Drone, one will need a Quad/Hexa/Octa Copter that will match to their needs along with the payload that they need in terms of the quantity of pesticides that the drone would carry.

Step 1: What Is Smart Farming?

Let us now understand what "Smart Farming" is. All images are self-explanatory and I would suggest readers to go through each of the images and text that has been included in the images.

Step 2: What Are Agriculture Drones

Let us briefly understand what an Agriculture Drone is. Please do not get confused with technical terms.

Step 3: Technology Uses

A few technology uses are discussed in the images attached.

Step 4: Benefits

We would all want to understand the benefits before we enter into this domain of experiencing Drones in Agriculture. Please take time to read through.

Step 5: How Technology Works

Though flying industrial drones is a challenging task and needs a 2-3 day training, we all need to understand how the technology works. The infographics give the readers a very good insight into what happens if they are making use of Drones in their farm lands.

Step 6: Sample Data Sheets From a Vendor

Let us look at some sample information normally shared by Drone Manufacturers and vendors. It is very important to make a note of each of what has been specified in these images as every drone cannot be sold without customization based on individual needs. There is no one solution that we can buy off the shelf and match to our needs.

Step 7: Where Are We Heading If We Do Not Realize Now?

Obviously, we will be left with less fertile land, and the population burst cannot be stopped unless the state, central governments, and the citizens of the nation do not realize the importance of population growth and increase the soli fertility to feed many.