Case Study: Drone-Based Precision Agriculture for Indian Farms
Sector
Agriculture & Agritech
Market
India
Background
Indian agriculture faces increasing challenges from crop diseases, inefficient input usage, labor shortages, and climate variability. Small and medium farmers, who form the backbone of Indian agriculture, often lack access to timely crop intelligence, leading to yield losses and increased costs.
Traditional methods of crop monitoring and spraying are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and inconsistent, particularly across large or fragmented landholdings.
Challenge
Late detection of crop stress, pests, and diseases
Excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers
High labor dependency and rising operational costs
Uneven spraying causing crop damage and wastage
Limited access to advanced agri-technology for smallholders
Solution
Eagleshare Consulting Pvt. Ltd. implemented a drone-enabled precision agriculture solution tailored for Indian crops and farming conditions.
Results
✅ Pesticide & Fertilizer Usage Reduced: ~40%
✅ Crop Yield Improvement: +20–25%
✅ Operational Cost Reduction: ~30%
✅ Time Efficiency:
Why It Matters for Indian Agriculture
Drone-based precision farming supports India’s goals of:
Doubling farmers’ income
Sustainable agriculture practices
Reduced chemical footprint
Digital transformation of rural farming