Drones are used for crop spraying, field mapping, crop health monitoring, soil analysis, irrigation planning, and surveillance of large farmlands.
Drones ensure uniform spraying with controlled droplet size, reducing chemical wastage and human exposure while covering large fields quickly.
They reduce labour costs, save time during peak seasons, increase yield through timely operations, and are suitable for uneven terrains.
Yes — via custom hiring centres, FPOs and service providers under government schemes, avoiding high ownership costs.
Yes — DGCA and the Ministry of Agriculture permit drone-based spraying with proper SOPs; subsidies are available under relevant schemes.
Depending on tank capacity and speed, typically 6–12 acres per hour for 10–20L tanks.
