Optimizing Crop Monitoring Efficiency and Precision with Drone Technology
Narinder Panotra
Institute of Biotechnology, SKUAST, Jammu J&K-180009, India.
D.M. Kadam *
Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, CAE, JNKVV, Jabalpur-482004 (Madhya Pradesh) India.
Amrith Raj
Plant Pathology, Kerala Agricultural University, India.
Dileep Kumar G D
Genetics and Plant Breeding, MPKV, Rahuri, India.
Lalita Kumar Mohanty
KVK, Jajpur, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar Odisha, India.
Rayees A Wani
Division of Fruit Science, Nut Research Centre DARS Budgam, SKUAST-K Shalimar JK UT, India.
Bhim Singh
Division of Agronomy, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu, India.
Chandan Kumar Panigrahi
Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar - 751029 Odisha, India.
Shabnam Kundal
Department of Agriculture, Swami Sarvanand Institute of Management & Technology, G.T. Road, Dinanagar- 143531, India.
Vijay Kumar
School of Agricultural Sciences, IIMT University Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Pin Code- 250001, India.
Bal Veer Singh
Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Kanpur, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Drone technology has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing crop monitoring efficiency and precision in modern agriculture. This review article explores the applications, benefits, and challenges of using drones for crop monitoring. Drones equipped with various sensors and imaging capabilities enable farmers to collect high-resolution data on crop health, growth, and stress factors. The integration of drone-based monitoring systems with precision agriculture practices allows for targeted interventions, optimized resource management, and improved crop yields. However, the adoption of drone technology in agriculture faces challenges such as high costs, regulatory constraints, and data processing complexities. This article provides insights into the current state of drone-based crop monitoring, its potential for revolutionizing agricultural practices, and future research directions to overcome existing limitations. By harnessing the power of drone technology, farmers can make data-driven decisions, reduce input costs, and enhance the sustainability and profitability of their farming operations.
Keywords: Drone technology, crop monitoring, precision agriculture, remote sensing, agricultural sustainability