Technological Advancements in Agricultural Spraying Drones: A Review of Efficiency and Environmental Impact

Year : 2024 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 03 | Page : 1 11
    By

    Sachin Mahajan,

  • Jayant Lohar,

  • Rupesh Palke,

  • Rohit Patil,

  • Rohini Bharti,

  1. Professor, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s Shri Chatrapati Shivajinagar College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  2. Student, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s Shri Chatrapati Shivajinagar College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune,, Maharashtra, India
  3. Student, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s Shri Chatrapati Shivajinagar College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune,, Maharashtra, India
  4. Student, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s Shri Chatrapati Shivajinagar College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune,, Maharashtra, India
  5. Student, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s Shri Chatrapati Shivajinagar College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune,, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Developing an unmanned aircraft system with cutting-edge sensors for accurate pesticide and fertilizer delivery, crop monitoring, and resource optimization in agriculture is the main goal of the agricultural spraying drone project. The initiative intends to minimize chemical usage and lessen environmental effects while providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative. Real-time monitoring, obstacle avoidance, GPS-based navigation, and data analytics are some of the key features. Airframe design, propulsion, cargo delivery, and software components for mission planning and data analysis are all included in the extensive project scope. The result is an affordable, incredibly effective, and adaptable drone that gives farmers more control over their crops and boosts productivity. Precision farming has been transformed by agricultural spraying drones, which apply pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural inputs precisely and efficiently. This assessment focuses on how drones have advanced technologically, how well they preserve crops, and how they affect the environment. The paper examines developments in sensors, software, and drone hardware that have increased environmental footprint reduction, decreased waste, and increased precision. The advantages, difficulties, and potential applications of drone technology in sustainable agriculture are also covered.

Keywords: Drone, agriculture, sensors, pump, spray, payload

[This article belongs to Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Sachin Mahajan, Jayant Lohar, Rupesh Palke, Rohit Patil, Rohini Bharti. Technological Advancements in Agricultural Spraying Drones: A Review of Efficiency and Environmental Impact. Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology. 2024; 14(03):1-11.
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Sachin Mahajan, Jayant Lohar, Rupesh Palke, Rohit Patil, Rohini Bharti. Technological Advancements in Agricultural Spraying Drones: A Review of Efficiency and Environmental Impact. Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology. 2024; 14(03):1-11. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joaet/article=2024/view=184088


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Volume 14
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Received 05/08/2024
Accepted 17/08/2024
Published 19/11/2024
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