PDRL Ag++ Flight Controller and New Drone Patents
Why in the news
Indian drone company PDRL launched Ag++, a flight controller built for farm use, and announced fresh patent filings.
Key facts
- Patent filings now total six (one granted) after three new ones.
- New patents cover multi-farm spraying, map calibration and intelligent spraying systems.
- Five more filings are planned in two quarters.
- Ag++ is a flight controller made specifically for agricultural applications.
AeroGCS GREEN
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Agriculture drones supported | Over 5,000 |
| Drone flights supported | More than 800,000 |
Ag++ is integrated with this PDRL software platform.
Significance
- The technologies aim to improve accuracy, efficiency and automation of drone farming, helping farmers and agribusinesses.
Exam angle
- Product: Ag++ flight controller; platform: AeroGCS GREEN.
- Company: PDRL, in the Indian drone industry.