Drones in agriculture

Advanced agriculture techniques

• IoTechWorld Avigation Receives DGCA Approval for Remote Pilot Training Organization

  IoTechWorld Avigation has received DGCA approval to establish a Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO), advancing drone technology and training in India. This milestone enables the company to provide hands-on drone training, with a focus on agriculture and other sectors.…

• DJI Agriculture's 2023/2024 Report Finds the Global Agricultural Drone Industry is Booming

  DJI Agriculture's 2023/2024 report highlights a global surge in agricultural drones, saving significant water, pesticides, and cutting carbon emissions by 25.72 million metric tons.…

• Advantages and Challenges of Drone-Based Spraying

  Spraying drones are revolutionizing agriculture by enhancing efficiency, precision, and sustainability, making them essential for modern farming practices.…

• Drone Destination Announces Mega Pan India Expansion with #EverythingDrones

  Drone Destination introduces "#EverythingDrones," a broad initiative revolutionizing the drone industry with integrated services and innovative programs, aimed at fostering education, skill development, and technological advancement.…

• Rising Impact: How Drones Are Leading an Agricultural Revolution in India

  Drones and UAVs are revolutionizing the agriculture sector, providing unparalleled abilities for monitoring, managing, and enhancing crop production, spanning from precision farming to post-harvest assessment.…

• Marut Drones and PJTSAU Secure World's First Utility Patent for Direct Seeding Drone

  Marut's patented technology not only promises to modernize agriculture but also boost rural employment and community development.…

• PM Modi Praises Drone Didis Ahead of International Women's Day

  As the nation prepares to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, PM lauded the 'Drone Didis' for their invaluable role of women in shaping India's future.…

• Haryana Govt Launches Free Drone Pilot Training Program for Farmers and Youth; Apply Before Feb 19

  The Haryana government has launched a Free Drone Pilot Training Program for farmers and youth. Interested people can register before the deadline to get this wonderful opportunity.…

• Drone Didi Success Program Showcased to President Murmu by IIT Mandi iHub

  Aligned with the Prime Minister’s NaMo Drone Didi initiative, the ‘Drone Didi’ program is a one-of-its-kind skill development program tailored for women in Himachal Pradesh and beyond. The main focus of the program is on Agri Drone Applications.…

• NAMO Drone Didi Scheme: Drones Empower Rural Women in India

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi's NAMO Drone Didi Scheme took flight on 15 August 2023 to transform agriculture and empower women.…

• Union Jal Shakti Minister Announces 85% Subsidy on Farm Drones for Women SHGs

  Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat expressed that employing drones for spraying farm chemicals and seed sowing will lead to a significant reduction in cost inputs.…

• PM Modi Lauds Kisan Drones' Impact on Indian Agriculture

  PM Modi emphasizes advancement in farming techniques through drones, aiming to bolster farmer income and enhance agricultural efficiency.…

• Drones to be Provided to Women Self Help Groups as Cabinet Approves Central Sector Scheme

  The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Rs. 1261 Crore scheme to provide drones to 15,000 Women Self Help Groups for offering agricultural drone services, empowering women and promoting advanced technology in agriculture.…

• Tamil Nadu Government Approves For Garuda Aerospace Drones at Rs 2 Lakh

  Garuda Aerospace Drones got approval from the Tamil Nadu Government. The Garuda Aerospace drones start from Rs 2 Lakh.…

• Drone Technology Ready To Transform Agriculture And Reduce Post-Harvest Losses By Up to 50%, Study Reveals

  The study says that the use of drone technology in agriculture can reduce post-harvest losses by 50 percent and transform agriculture.…

• 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.…