@ RK, drones are very effective in smart agriculture for soil mapping , calculate land use as well as optimum uses of all resources like seed, pesticides, fertilizers, water etc. Drone may be the future for Indian farming to monitoring the conditions of crops throughout the entire season and need based timely action against ill health, weeds, diseases and pest etc. to prevent yield loss. It can also use to gather data on crop health and the poor area where more attention is needed. Under precision agriculture it can very well monitor soil health, seed planting, irrigation planning, weed management, crop stress management, fertilizer application and whether analysis.

Dr J C Tarafdar thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Dr Sitaram Karki thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Drones can assist in precision agriculture by performing variety of agricultural tasks including soil health monitoring, seed planting, fertilizer application, crop stress management, irrigation schedule planning, weed management, crop yield management, and weather analysis. Drones can cover large areas of land quickly and efficiently, allowing farmers to gather data and monitor crops more effectively. This can help to identify issues early, leading to faster and more effective interventions. There are two main types of agriculture drones: fixed wing and multi rotor drones. Both types of drones have their advantages and disadvantages. Let's explore their difference from some points of view, such as function, flight range, and maneuverability in the agriculture industry.In the coming years, drones will provide more in-depth data on crop conditions and become increasingly autonomous. Farmers will be able to receive constant, up-to-date information on their crops and use that data to drive their decisions at speeds that, today, are unheard of. Modern drones or UAVs are capable of covering at least 1,000 hectares of land every day. They are equipped with smart technologies, high-resolution cameras, and high-tech sensors to procure precise data about crop water requirements and irrigated areas. Land Imaging and another beneficial use of AI drones in agriculture is land imaging to detect areas in agricultural land that require additional irrigation or fertilizers. This would allow farmers to precisely plan how much water and nutrients the crops will need on a given day. Drones can be used for monitoring the conditions of crops throughout the crop season so that the need-based and timely action can be taken. The quick and appropriate action can prevent yield loss. This technology will eliminate the need to visually inspecting the crops by the farmers. Drones can be used for a wide range of tasks in the agriculture sector, including crop mapping, soil analysis, irrigation, and pest management.