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The AeroGCS Enterprise will cover 3 crore acres of agricultural land across India. This massive initiative is expected to positively impact the lives of over 1 crore farmers, boosting their productivity by 20% and significantly supporting the growth of the agricultural sector.
NEW DELHI: A leading player in drone technology, PDRL, is set to empower Indian agriculture with its flagship product AeroGCS software. The AeroGCS Enterprise will cover 3 crore acres of agricultural land across India. This massive initiative is expected to positively impact the lives of over 1 crore farmers, boosting their productivity by 20% and significantly supporting the growth of the agricultural sector.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO), features extensive use of drone technology for spraying Nano DAP (liquid) and Nano Urea Plus (liquid) fertilizers. IFFCO’s campaign includes 1270 demonstrations of Nano DAP across 413 districts and 200 trials of Nano Urea Plus in 100 districts. The innovative Nano Urea, developed by IFFCO, provides a sustainable alternative for nitrogen supply, promoting smart agriculture and addressing climate change impacts. The initiative involves spraying 245 lakh acres with drones, aimed at enhancing the productivity of approximately 500 lakh acres of farmland.
PDRL’s AeroGCS Enterprise is integral to this endeavor. The Made in India drone ground control station software, along with AeroGCS GREEN, is set to oversee the spraying of around 3 crore acres. The AeroGCS platform promises to streamline operations with high precision and efficiency, minimizing labour dependency and optimizing resource use. AeroGCS GREEN focuses on precision spraying, enhancing crop management and protection, while AeroGCS Enterprise manages large-scale operations with detailed flight logs and performance insights.
The large-scale adoption of drone spraying technology promises several benefits for farmers. It significantly reduces the time required for spraying—from weeks to mere hours—enhancing overall efficiency. Precision spraying also leads to better crop yields and a reduction in manual labour, making the process more sustainable and cost-effective.
With India’s agricultural sector covering approximately 40 crore acres, the potential for scaling drone-based spraying operations is substantial. Experts forecast that the drone spraying market in India could grow to $5 billion in the coming years, highlighting its strong growth potential. PDRL’s technology has already demonstrated its value through multiple case studies, showcasing improvements in crop yields and operational efficiency.
Anil Chandaliya, CEO of PDRL, highlighted the significance of the initiative: “Indian agriculture stands at a critical juncture between increasing food production and preserving the environment. At PDRL, we view drone technology as a transformative force for the sector. Our AeroGCS GREEN and AeroGCS Enterprise platforms provide real-time analytics to enhance crop management through precision spraying. This initiative aims to boost the productivity of over 1 crore farmers by 20% and advance sustainable practices like Nano Urea promoted by IFFCO.”
