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Economics of Drone Ownership for Agricultural Spraying

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As the 2025 growing season approaches, many growers will consider using drones to spray their fields. A new University of Missouri Extension publication, “Economics of Drone Ownership for Agricultural Spray Applications,” introduces cost-estimating tools for farmers and custom operators interested in investing in drones for spray applications. “These tools enable producers to calculate their own […]

Brazil: Ministry of Agriculture uses Drones to Monitor Genetically Modified Sugarcane Fields

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After receiving training on using drones for inspection purposes, employees of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) of the State of São Paulo began adopting the technology in the field. The first operation took place this week, when an unmanned aircraft flew over and mapped experimental areas of genetically modified sugarcane. The product has […]

Terra Drone Agri Partners with Malaysian Training Center to Support Drone Pilot Jobs

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New agreement with KISMEC connects certified drone operators to agriculture industry opportunities On March 25, 2025, Terra Drone Corporation announced that its Malaysian subsidiary, Terra Drone Agri, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kumpulan Inovasi dan Sumber Manusia untuk Pendidikan (KISMEC). KISMEC is a Malaysian vocational training institution focused on workforce development. This […]

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3F Oil Palm Uses Drones to Improve Palm Plantation Yields in India

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Pilot project in Andhra Pradesh surveys over 1,100 hectares to monitor tree health and estimate fruit production 3F Oil Palm Pvt Ltd has completed a major drone survey in Ayyavaram Village, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. This pilot project marks a key step in using drone technology to support palm oil farmers across India. Over […]

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Bill Gates Witnesses Drone Revolution in Rural India

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Indian AgTech Company Marut Drones Showcases How Drone Technology is Transforming Lives and Breaking Gender Barriers in Agriculture by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Marut Drones, an Indian developer of agriculture-focused UAVs, recently announced that their partnership with the Indian government to train rural women to use drones had received an important visit from […]

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AI, Drones, and the Future of Farming: A Game Changer for Plant Disease Detection and Food Security

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As plant diseases continue to threaten global food security, AI-powered drones and advanced machine learning models are revolutionizing early detection methods, offering scalable, efficient, and accurate solutions for modern agriculture.  DRONELIFE is pleased to publish this guest post from Khawla Almazrouei, a Robotics Engineer at Technology Innovation Institute.  DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for […]

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India’s Plan to Provide Agricultural Drones to Rural Women

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Maharashtra’s ‘Namo Drone Didi’ Scheme to Advance Agricultural Technology and Women’s Empowerment The Maharashtra government has introduced the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ program as part of its 2024-25 budget, aiming to modernize agriculture and empower rural women through drone technology. This initiative will equip 325 Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with agricultural drones, providing them with the […]

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New Japanese Agriculture Spray Drone: 1.5 Hectares on 1 Battery

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New 15L spray drone features enhanced waterproofing, AI-powered autonomy, and expanded coverage for Japanese farms by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Japanese domestic drone developer Mazex Corporation, headquartered in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture, recently announced their new Hisuke 15 agricultural drone. With a larger, 15L spray tank, improved waterproofing, increased smart battery compatibility and […]

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Made in India: Avironix Receives GAED Approval to Export AviSpray16 Agricultural Drones

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India’s First Drone Manufacturer Approved for Export to the U.S. and Europe Avironix Drones has received the General Authorization for Export of Drones (GAED) approval from India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for its agricultural spraying drones. This approval allows the company to export its AviSpray16 Agricultural Spraying Drone to markets in the United […]

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China Delivers First Batch of Mass-Produced Large Civil UAVs

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A batch of independently developed large civil unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) rolled off the production line on Monday in China. Three of these large UAVs were delivered to customers for use in various fields such as agricultural and forestry protection and aerial logistics transportation. The UAV model, named HY100, developed by Ursa Aeronautical, is a […]