Agri-Drones in India: Garuda Aerospace Facility and Uses
Why in the news
MoS (Rural Development) Kamlesh Paswan opened a Chennai facility billed as India’s first hub for designing, making and testing advanced UAS.
About agri-drones
Farm drones with cameras and sensors gather live field data to raise productivity.
| Use | Function |
|---|---|
| Crop monitoring | Spot stress, pests, disease |
| Aerial spraying | Precise pesticide, fertilizer use |
| Field mapping | 2D or 3D maps |
| Soil analysis | Moisture, fertility, pH |
| Yield prediction | Harvest estimates |
Benefits and technology
- Faster coverage, lower input waste, less labour and chemical exposure.
- Multispectral cameras detect plant health issues; thermal sensors show heat signatures; GPS and RTK guide flight paths.
Exam angle
- Company: Garuda Aerospace; place: Chennai.
- Terms: UAS, RTK, precision farming.