FROM SKY TO SOIL: HOW DRONES AND WEATHER FORECASTING ARE TRANSFORMING INDIAN AGRICULTURE

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Keywords

  • Agricultural Drones
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture
  • Crop Monitoring
  • Precision Agriculture
  • Remote Sensing
  • Weather Forecasting

Magazine: July-September 2026

Page: 10 - 16

Volume: 6

Issue: 3

Issue Date: 10 October 2026

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Abstract

Indian agriculture is entering a technological era where drones, satellites, artificial intelligence (AI), remote sensing, and advanced weather forecasting support precision farming. Drones detect crop stress, pests, diseases, weeds, and nutrient deficiencies while enabling targeted input application. AI-driven, localized weather forecasts help farmers make informed decisions about sowing, irrigation, fertilization, spraying, and harvesting. Integrating drone observations with weather intelligence can improve resource-use efficiency and strengthen climate resilience. However, affordability, technical training, connectivity, regulation, and data management remain key challenges for widespread adoption.