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Different sectors and industries continue to thrive as technology advances, and now seems like the time for agriculture to benefit from the latest developments. One of the technologies that could revolutionize farming is drone services. Experts predict that the full introduction of drones in different farming activities could revolutionize the industry.The use of drones in agricultural activities is estimated to grow at a CAGR 38.5 %, by the end of 2030, the total industry size will exceed 121 million US dollars. Drones will account for around 2% of the country’s total spending on agricultural machinery.
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The unprecedented growth in the use and implementation of drones in the agricultural sector can be attributed to the various benefits this technology offers farmers in India. Apart from improving farming processes and simplifying market interactions, drone services are giving Indian agriculture a much-needed boost.
Here are some reasons why drone services are gaining popularity and could revolutionize the agricultural sector:
improve agricultural performance
Across different sectors, the introduction of drones is crucial to the overall agricultural output. Some of the best practices for drones include irrigation monitoring, crop health and damage management, field soil analysis, planting and agricultural spraying. All of these activities can be performed with extreme accuracy and without human effort.
Strengthen production
Through better irrigation, crop monitoring and data sharing, farmers can achieve higher productivity. Farmers can more easily assess changes in the environment and alter their course of action to increase yields.
Effective and Adaptive Technology
Data monitoring and usage helps to provide farmers with regular updates on existing or upcoming crops. Additionally, farmers can adapt to weather conditions and allocate resources wastelessly.
farmer safety
Agricultural (and related) sector broadly involved 55 % of India’s population, which means around 700 million people depend on these activities for their livelihoods. However, some activities, such as pesticide management in hard-to-reach terrain, infected areas, taller crops, and power lines, can pose significant risks to an individual’s health and well-being. With the introduction of drones, farmers can solve these problems and carry out these activities safely and smoothly.
Faster availability of decision data
A key aspect of drone services could be delivering a wide range of data at faster speeds from the comfort of your smartphone. Data helps analyze situations in real-time, enabling quick decisions without second-guessing. The drone can be programmed to focus on different aspects such as infected/unhealthy crops, other colored crops, moisture content, etc. Therefore, the overall crop management system can be greatly improved by facilitating the analysis and use of data through drones.
governmental support
To modernize the agricultural sector and ensure that farmers benefit from the latest technology and data management facilitated by drones, the central government has introduced various facilities such as 40 Percent assistance from Customs Recruitment Center (CHC). The outlook for the government is generally positive, with a focus on improving the quality of farming and reducing the cost of delivering drone-related services to farmers.
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Drones can improve agricultural standards in the country by assisting farmers in different activities and better data management. The introduction of drone services can reduce the waste of manpower and resources usually associated with farming activities. As a result, the output per capita provided by the sector could increase substantially. The accuracy of available data can be greatly improved; therefore, overall decision-making can be better than ever. Ultimately, drones could give farmers “wings” to help their businesses grow and thrive.
