A farmer in rural India staring at his field, thinking about how he’s going to spray pesticides across acres of crops. It’s not just laborintensive—it’s exhausting and time-consuming. Enter drones: buzzing helpers armed with AI, ready to make farming smarter, faster, and safer.
Anoop Upadhyay, Co-founder and Director, IoTechWorld Avigation, is helping farmers to solve the real-world challenges of Indian farmers with drones that understand their needs—and even their languages. Let’s dive into how this tech is breaking barriers and plowing through challenges.
▾ How Drones Help Farmers
Farming has always been about precision— when to plant, where to water, how to protect crops. But let’s face it, traditional methods can be messy. Drones are here to change that.
They spray pesticides, scatter seeds, and even monitor crop health—all with pinpoint accuracy. Think of it like giving farmers a magnifying glass for their fields instead of relying on gut instinct. By targeting only what needs attention, drones save resources and cut costs.
▾ Hurdles in the Path
Technology always sounds great until it meets real-world challenges. For drones, these challenges come in all shapes and sizes.
1. Language Confusion
Most drones are programmed in English. But many farmers speak Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, or other regional languages. It’s like trying to solve a puzzle with half the pieces missing. The fix? Software that speaks the farmer’s language, making drones user-friendly and less intimidating.
2. Who’s Flying This Thing?
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