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Modern Concepts & Developments in Agronomy

Drones: Agriculture’s New Best Friend!

Submission: December 12, 2017; Published: March 21, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/MCDA.2018.01.000516

ISSN: 2637-7659
Volume1 Issue4

Abstract

Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are commonly associated with the military. Interest in drones has been growing by leaps and bounds and has become one of the hottest most popular emerging technologies today. They provide numerous opportunities in a wide range of industries from law enforcement to agriculture. The overall drone market is around $127 million. Global Market Insights reports that the agricultural drone market will be set to surpass $1 billion by 2024. [1] It is one of the industries that is reaping the benefits of drone technology. Michal Mazur writes, “that drone-powered solutions in all applicable industries is significant and that one of the most promising areas for drones is agriculture, as drones can address several major challenges” [2].

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