The use of drone technology in horticulture is a revolutionary development that will have a big impact on crop management, especially for plants classified as plantations, spices, medicinal and aromatic crops. Drones with multispectral sensors, thermal imaging capabilities and high-resolution cameras provide for precise data collection and monitoring, facilitating improved management techniques i.e., 3 D mapping, crop monitoring, crop surveillance, crop health assessment etc. Drones provide data of crop health assessment, temperature and horticultural plots' topography making and yield forecasts for plantation crops like tea and coffee, maximizing resource utilization and boosting output. Drones help in the early detection of pests and diseases in spice crops, which enables prompt interventions and lower crop losses. In addition to collecting data, drones can be utilized for targeted applications of fertilizer and pesticides. By reducing the amount of chemicals needed and sure they are only use, when necessary, this method reduces costs and its negative effects on the environment.
Drones, Horticulture, Coconut, Turmeric, Ginger, Lemon grass
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