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

  1. Sachin Mahajan Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s Shri Chatrapati Shivajinagar College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune
  2. Jayant Lohar Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s Shri Chatrapati Shivajinagar College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune,
  3. Rupesh Palke Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s Shri Chatrapati Shivajinagar College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune,
  4. Rohit Patil Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s Shri Chatrapati Shivajinagar College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune,
  5. Rohini Bharti Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth’s Shri Chatrapati Shivajinagar College of Engineering, Dhangawadi, Pune,

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.

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