ABSTRACT

The term “Drones” are also known as unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV). It is a type of flying robot. Drones may be controlled through the pilot from the ground or it may have autonomous movements i.e. it can decide its own path. The drones which are employed in agriculture field are known as agriculture drones. Drones are used in many various fields like agriculture, intelligent transportation commercial, research and development. They are very beneficial for human as well as for industries. When drones connected to the Internet of Things it makes the object smarter.

This paper is focusing on how we use drones for agriculture currently. In this present scenario, there are many farmers those are using new techniques to increase the crop productivity. In our country where 70% of the people are dependent on the fields. At this time farmers are using the drones for scanning of soil health, to monitor crop health, for application in fertilizer field and assist in planning irrigation schedules etc. Farmers face a huge loss due to diseases. These diseases are caused from pests and the insects, which will reduce the 468productivity of crops. Fertilizers and pesticides are used in agriculture. Unmanned aircraft vehicle are used in order to spray the water, pesticides, and insects and to avoid the health problems of human. Drones are comfortable to use and may be used the farmers easily.