The Challenge of Crop Diseases and Pests
Crop diseases and pests like brown plant hopper (paddy) and bollworms (cotton) cause 20–40% yield losses in India. Drone technology offers precise, efficient solutions to combat these threats, minimizing damage and costs [web:7,15].
Precision Spraying for Pest Control
Drones deliver pesticides only to affected areas, reducing usage by 35–40%. Vaimanika’s drones use 8–10L/acre, vs. 100–200L manually, saving resources. A Punjab farmer controlled paddy pests, saving ₹600/acre.
Early Detection with AI Sensors
Vaimanika’s drones use multispectral sensors to detect diseases like leaf spot in bananas or fungal infections in maize early, enabling timely intervention. A Tamil Nadu farmer boosted banana yields by 15% with drone monitoring.
Reduced Environmental Impact
Precision spraying minimizes chemical runoff, protecting soil and water. Drones also reduce overspray, safeguarding pollinators. In Andhra Pradesh, chili farmers reported healthier bee populations post-drone use.
Scalability and Speed
Drones cover 20–50 acres/day, critical during pest outbreaks like fall armyworm in maize. Vaimanika’s fleet helped Odisha farmers manage outbreaks in 48 hours, vs. a week manually.
Related: See Drones Fight Pests
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