Drones in agriculture

Advanced agriculture techniques

• PM Aims for 2 Crore 'Lakhpati Didis' via Women’s SHGs in 'Drone Ki Udaan' Drive

  Aim is to create 2 crore Lakhpati Didis; Women’s SHGs to power Drone Ki Udaan, says Prime Minister.…

• 500 Agricultural Drones to be Provided to IFFCO by IoTechWorld Company

  Agricultural drone maker company, IFFCO, intends to acquire 2,500 drones to facilitate the application of its products, namely nano urea and nano DAP (Diammonium Phosphate).…

• Drones in Agriculture: Himachal Pradesh Government To Promote Drone-Focused Initiatives to Boost Productivity, Says Chandra Kumar

  The Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister, Prof. Chandra Kumar highlighted the demand and advantages of drones in agriculture in the two-days drone festival in Palampur.…

• IFFCO Plans to Bring 2,500 Agri Drones & Electric Three-Wheelers

  IFFCO is planning to acquire 2,500 drones and 2500 electric three-wheelers for its "IFFCO Kisan Drones" initiative.…

• Agricultural Drones: Are There Any Benefits?

  Precision agriculture, enabled by drones, revolutionizes farming by improving control over production and quality while optimizing resource usage. Drones perform mapping, surveying, and crop spraying tasks efficiently, saving time and reducing health risks.…

• Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Announces Major Push for Drone Technology

  Drones can help precision farming by doing soil health scans, monitoring crop health, assisting in irrigation schedule planning, applying fertilizers, estimating yield data, and providing important data for weather study.…

• UP Govt to Provide Farmers With 88 Drones on 40% Subsidy for Fertilizer Spraying

  To assist farmers in maintaining their crops and fields, agricultural committees and self-help groups in Uttar Pradesh will be provided drones at a 40 per cent subsidy.…

• “CSK HPKV Purchases 3 Drones for Demonstration & Use in Farming," says Prof HK Chaudhary, VC

  According to Vice-Chancellor Prof HK Chaudhary, CSKHP Agriculture University in Palampur has purchased three drones for demonstration and farming use.…

• Is Drone Technology the New Tractor?

  The agricultural sector in India is witnessing a boom in start-ups with over 1300 rising firms in the unexplored agri-tech space. Until 2021, India had received Rs. 1.6 billion in agri-tech space- the third largest in number.…

• “Krishi Viman” a Revolutionary Drone Built for the Agricultural Sector

  Krishi Viman is transforming India's agricultural sector and tripling farmers’ income by using drone agri- technology.…

• "Drone Use Not Limited to Pesticide Spraying; Enormous Scope in Organic & Natural Farming," says Centre

  The Union Minister of Civil Aviation said on February 14 that the use of drones in agriculture goes beyond pesticide spraying and has enormous potential in organic and natural farming. In the last year and a half, India's drone industry has grown 6-8 times.…

• "Govt Released Nearly Rs 127 cr for Kisan Drone Promotion So Far": Narendra Singh Tomar

  According to Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, funds totaling Rs. 126.99 crores have been released for Kisan Drone promotion based on proposals received thus far.…

• Syngenta Partners with IoTech to Deploy Drones in Agriculture by Employing Rural Youth

  Syngenta and IoTech will endevour to deploy 2000 drones to train and develop rural youth for using Drone technology. MoU has been signed for three years.…

• Drones will Now be Available to Farmers on Rent

  Around 1,500 drones will be made available at custom hiring centers by the state government in two years.…

• IIT Guwahati Inks MoU with Industry Partners to Set Up Commercial Drone-Flying School

  The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has signed an MoU with industry partners to establish a commercial drone-flying school on campus.…

• Garuda Aerospace & Rallis India Join Hands to Leverage Technology in Agricultural Operations

  For a pilot demonstration and the aerial application of pesticides to fields, especially in the states of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, Rallis will provide Garuda with insecticides and crop nutrients…

• Hyderabad-Based Drone Start-Up Bags ‘Type Certificate’ Approval From DGCA

  Purchasers of AG 365 drone will now be eligible for Rs 10 lakh unsecured loans from the Agri Infrastructure Fund with an interest rate of 5–6 per cent…

• Goa Becomes 3rd State in India to Release Drone Policy

  The Goa Drone Policy was launched by chief minister Pramod Sawant alongside state IT minister Rohan Khaunte on Monday.…

• Subsidy on Drone: Modi Govt Provides Financial Aid up to Rs 5 Lakh to Farmers for Buying Drones

  The central government has formulated a support programme to encourage small farmers to buy agriculture drones and use cost and time-effective measures for farming, in order to earn better from the occupation.…

• “The Rythu Bharosa Kendras Must Be Equipped with Drones”: CM Jagan Reddy

  Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the agricultural department officials to equip all Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) in the state with soil testing equipment by March.…

• IFFCO & Drone Destination Partner to Power Up Kisan Drone Shakti

  Drone Destination, together with its sister company, Hubblefly Technologies, a DGCA approved manufacturer, is a DGCA-authorized Remote Pilot Training Organization that has developed an integrated drone eco-system around: drone manufacturing, certified training, drone services and rent a drone…

• Hyderabad-based Marut Drones Demonstrates Agri Multi Utility Drone Platform AG 365 to PM Modi

  Marut Drones, being a pioneer in the Drone industry got an opportunity to showcase its products, research, and development in the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan & Agri Startup Conclave 2022. Marut found a place in 20 coveted stalls out of over 400 startups.…

• Drone Spraying SOPs for Safe and Responsible Use of Pesticides

  Drone technology holds enormous potential to revolutionize farming. It has many advantages such as water saving, time saving, precision application without wastage and ensures safety of operator.…

• IoTechWorld Avigation Aims to Sell More Than 1,000 Kisan Drones in Current Fiscal

  India's first type of certified drone company is looking to raise funds and is in advanced talks with investors.…

• “Loans up to 90% and subsidy available for agriculture drones!," says Drone Federation of India

  Are drones really a more practical and feasible approach for the farmers of India? Follow the story ahead to find out what the President of the Drone Federation of India (DFI) had to say on this;…

• Ban Imposed on Private Drones by Noida Police During World Dairy Summit Until September 15

  The Noida police stated in a statement that it was necessary to prohibit the use of private drones due to security concerns. Between September 8 and September 15, nobody will fly a drone on their own or as an organization.…

• UP Government Launches Drone Training Programme at ITIs

  Drone training is essential for anyone who wants to operate a commercial or industrial drone. You will learn about safety regulations and proper flying procedures during the training.…

• AIF Approves First-ever Agriculture Drone Loan for Chennai-based Garuda Aerospace

  The loan was sanctioned in the presence of Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmer welfare Narendra Tomar and Union Minister of State, Shobha Karandlaje and Kailash Choudhary…

• Tamil Nadu Farmers Urge Agriculture Engineering Dept to Buy, Rent out Drones at Nominal Prices

  Farmers from the Nagapattinam district requested the agriculture engineering department to buy and rent drones for nano urea spraying at reasonable rates.…

• Jammu & Kashmir Begins Drone Usage For Various Agricultural Purposes

  In Jammu and Kashmir, drone use for agriculture purposes has begun as part of the "One village, one drone" initiative.…

• Syngenta India Begins 10,000 km Drone Yatra to Educate Farmers on Drone Spraying

  Syngenta India will soon launch a Grower App that gives digital agronomy advice for 9 crops including wheat, cotton, vegetables, rice and maize in many languages. It is a unique app, which digitally empowers smallholders.…

• Centre Selects 23 Beneficiaries under PLI Scheme for Drones & Drone Components

  Based on the unaudited financial figures for 2021–2022 and other data, a provisional list of PLI recipients has been created.…

• Syngenta India Gets Government's Approval to Use Drones to Spray Fungicide

  The company termed this as a landmark move to scale up the use of drones in agriculture, following PM Narendra Modi’s push for the technology.…

• Kerala Agri Varsity Receives Funding for Research & Demonstration of Drones

  KVKs in the state have also conducted on-farm trials (OFTs) and front-line drone demonstrations. Drone spraying of Sampoorna micronutrient has resulted in a 20-22% increase in yield. The rice bug population in Palakkad has been reduced by 80% thanks to a drone-based spray of the…

• Union Aviation Minister Awards First Type Certificate under Drone Rules, 2021 to Gurugram-based IoTechWorld

  The drone certification scheme is expected to create an eco-system for world-class drones to be manufactured in India and sold globally. There are currently 14 drone prototypes undergoing certification testing. Over the next three years, the number of Type Certified prototypes may exceed 100.…

• Weather Balloons to be Replaced by Drones Soon by India

  Several research have shown that specialized drones equipped with weather sensors might be a viable replacement for standard weather balloons.…

• AP Govt Plans to Use Drone Technology for Farming Soon

  PL Varalakshmi, Joint Director of Agriculture (Kurnool), said that while the government intends to use drones in farming, no formal order has been issued yet. "The relevant authorities are working on rules and a common operating system for drone use," she added.…

• Automated Drones Could Scare Birds Away from Agricultural Fields

  A team of researchers from Washington State University created just such a system, which they describe in a study published in the journal Computer and Electronics in Agriculture. The system is designed to have automated drones patrolling 24 hours a day to deter pest birds…

• World’s Largest Drone Festival to be held in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on 27th-28th May 2022

  This Drone Conference will bring together the key stakeholders of the Indian drone industry including, Policy Makers, Drone Manufacturers, Drone Service Companies, representatives of the Armed Forces, Consumers of Drone Services, and other industry stalwarts.…

• Farmers Can Use Infrastructure Fund & Subsidy To Buy Drones: Kailash Choudhary

  Kailash Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, urged farmers to take advantage of government schemes such as the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and a subsidy on drone purchases.…

• Government is Providing Financial Assistance & Subsidies for Drones

  Drones have the potential to transform farming by making it more intellectual and efficient, but experts warn the costs are still exorbitant for smallholders.…

• Andhra Pradesh to Use Drone Technology for Farming

  The CM conducted a thorough examination of the agriculture sector and congratulated officials on the RBKs' nomination for the FAO Champion Award. The officials briefed the chief minister on the central government's guidelines for the operation and use of Kisan drones.…

• Government to Provide 50% Subsidy to Farmers, Women and SC-ST to Buy Drones

  Government is promoting the use of drones for the convenience of the farmers, reducing the cost and increasing the income. For promoting the use of Kisan Drones, the government is providing 50% or maximum Rs. 5 lakh subsidy to SC-ST, small and marginal, women and…

• MP, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab & Tamil Nadu Plan to Roll out Drones for Fertilizer Use in Next Few Months: Sources

  State governments are working with drone manufacturing companies, farmer producer organisations, and state agriculture universities to roll out drones that can be used for fertiliser spraying in the next two to three months.…

• Government Approves 477 Pesticides for Drone Usage

  In order to fast track agri-drone adoption the Ministry of Agriculture has granted interim approval to 477 pesticides for drone usage.…

• KSU To Implement Concept of “Trainer Entrepreneurs” For Drone Technology

  In terms of "trainer entrepreneurs," authorities stated that the university expects to teach at least 100 people with basic drone expertise this year who will be able to instruct others and earn a payment per student.…

• Agriculture Drone Training: Get 10 Days of Hands-on Coaching from Skywalk Drobotics; Details Inside

  Skywalk Drobotics provides an Agricultural Drone Training of 8-10 days duration which will comprise of Theory Classes, Simulator training (system fly session) as well as Practical training…

• Agri Minister K Kannababu Announced Drone Services For Agri Sector, Taking Technology To Farmlands

  Agriculture and marketing minister K Kannababu launched drone services for the agriculture industry on Friday, bringing technology to the farmlands.…

• Government Seeks to Expedite Drone Application & Acceptance In The Agriculture Sector

  The DGCA, the agricultural ministry, and the CIB&RC are collaborating to expedite drone application and acceptance in the agriculture sector.…

• Centre Working on Faster Adoption of Drone in Farm Sector

  According to a statement, Prakash said at the roundtable discussion, "The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the agriculture ministry, and CIB&RC are working together to fast-track applications and adoption of drones in the agriculture sector, including crop health monitoring and soil nutrient spraying."…