DRONES IN AGRICULTURE: PRECISION, MONITORING, AND MANAGEMENT

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Keywords

  • Crop monitoring
  • Drones
  • Precision agriculture
  • Smart farming
  • UAV
  • transforming traditional farming
  • precision input application

Magazine: JANUARY-MARCH 2026

Page: 20 - 24

Volume: 6

Issue: 1

Issue Date: 10 April 2026

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Abstract

The integration of drone technology into agriculture is transforming traditional farming into a data-driven and highly efficient system. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) enable real-time monitoring, precision input application, and improved resource management across diverse cropping systems. By capturing high-resolution imagery and field data, drones assist farmers in making informed decisions related to crop health, irrigation, nutrient management, and pest control. Their ability to perform targeted spraying and mapping reduces labour costs and enhances operational efficiency. As agriculture faces increasing challenges from climate variability and resource constraints, drones are emerging as vital tools for sustainable and precision farming.