The Application of Drone Platforms in Agriculture

With the rapid development of technology, drone platforms have become a popular tool in various industries. In the agricultural field, drone platforms are also increasingly being used by farmers and agricultural companies. The application of drones in agriculture is mainly manifested in the following aspects:From an aerial perspective: the application of unmanned aerial vehicle platforms in agriculture1. Crop inspectionBy using drones to patrol crops, high-resolution crop images can be obtained in a timely manner, including important information such as vegetation index, chlorophyll content, and soil moisture content. These data can help farmers quickly identify problems and carry out agricultural operations such as precision fertilization and irrigation, thereby improving the yield and quality of crops.2. Vegetation monitoringWith the deterioration of the ecological environment and the continuous rise of global temperatures, vegetation monitoring is receiving increasing attention. The drone platform can record changes in vegetation through high-speed, highly sensitive sensors. These data can provide a wealth of information about local ecosystems and help broaden the scope of researchers’ research on ecosystems.3. Application of agricultural inputsTraditional methods of fertilization and spray pesticides have many problems, which may cause overuse and environmental pollution. The UAV platform can accurately position agricultural chemicals in the farmland by incorporating accurate positioning systems and sensors. This can not only significantly reduce the waste of agricultural chemicals compared with existing fertilization and spray pesticide methods, but also improve production efficiency and protect the environment.4. Insulation inspectionCables and transmission lines are the most common power facilities in rural areas. The drone platform can fly at high altitudes and use high-definition cameras to record these power facilities, thereby avoiding the danger of manual maintenance. This is particularly important when encountering severe weather, as it can reduce maintenance costs and ensure reliable power supply.Overall, there are more and more scenarios where drone platforms can be used in the agricultural field. By using drones, a large amount of data can be centrally processed and competitiveness can be maintained in the global wave of intelligence, automation, and data-driven.