Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

One of the key technological advancements for boosting crop output in Indian agriculture is the use of drones for farming. New technologies make it possible to collect environmental data in real time. Drone technology with remote sensing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) characteristics is becoming more popular. There are various ways growers can employ drone-based aerial intelligence while managing their crops, regardless of whether they have adopted precision agriculture equipment on their farm. By acquiring high spatial and temporal resolution photos, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can be utilized in a range of applications linked to crop management. The monitoring of the crops and the requirement to apply pesticides and fertilizers at the precise time and position of the plants is a crucial factor in raising the production of the crops. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be employed in the agriculture industry, which will cut down on the time and dangerous consequences that pesticide and fertilizer applications. The use of UAVs for agricultural monitoring and pesticide spraying. For boosting agricultural output, precision agriculture has undergone far too many developments in the modern period. More than 70% of the rural population relies on agriculture, particularly in developing nations like India. Due to various pressures, that lower the productivity of the crops, the agricultural areas suffer drastic losses. In order to improve the quality and productivity of crops, pesticides and fertilizers are utilized, but they also have an impact on human health. Drone technology is utilized to reduce human labour in a variety of agricultural operations, such as the identification of pest presence, the application of UREA and fertilizers, and others. To prevent human health issues when applying pesticides manually, UAV aircraft are employed to spray the chemicals. With the ability to make decisions in days rather than weeks and the promise of major cost reductions and productivity increases, these technologies are anticipated to transform the agricultural industry. Such choices support the four pillars of precision agriculture, which include applying the correct practice at the right place, at the right time, and with the right quantity. They also enable the effective application of farm inputs. Drones have the power to completely change Indian agriculture. Drones have the potential to interest young people and inspire them to pursue agriculture. Therefore, the only workable solution to this urgent request for higher agricultural production is drone technology and powerful picture data analytics capabilities.