Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Precision agriculture has emerged as a transformative approach in modern farming, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity. Among these innovations, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have gained significant attention for their ability to streamline data gathering, crop monitoring, and on-the-spot decision-making. Outfitted with sophisticated sensors such as multispectral cameras, LiDAR, and thermal imagers, drones offer farmers a comprehensive aerial perspective of their fields. This capability allows for timely detection of crop health issues, nutrient imbalances, pest activity, and water stress. Access to such real-time insights empowers farmers to implement targeted interventions in irrigation, fertilization, and pest control—leading to better crop yields, reduced input costs, and more sustainable use of natural resources.
Author: Prathmesh Ashok Singh
Institution: Thakur College of Engineering and Technology
Language: English
Topic: Smart Agriculture and AI
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409625927