Drones in crop monitoring, spraying, and precision farming
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are transforming global agriculture by providing new opportunities for crop monitoring, targeted spraying, and precision farming. Traditional agricultural systems frequently rely on broad management approaches, resulting in resource inefficiency and environmental impact. Drones, outfitted with high-resolution cameras, multispectral sensors, and spraying systems, give real-time data and accurate field applications, allowing farmers to make educated decisions and apply inputs more selectively. This article examines drone uses in crop monitoring, spraying, and precision agriculture, focusing on their role in increasing resource efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. Limitations, such as legislative constraints, high prices, and technological complications, are also addressed, along with potential prospects in automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and integration with the Internet of Things (IoT) systems. The study finds that drone technology is not only an innovation, but also a requirement for sustainable agricultural intensification in order to satisfy the food demands of a growing population.
Author: Dr. Aishwarya Mangaraj1, Mr. Rahul Saxena2*, Dr. S. R. Imade3, Amarpreet Singh4
Language: English
Topic: Smart Agriculture and AI
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7083711541
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