Objectives :
To develop expertise in the field of drone technology.
To promote the drone spraying system among farmers through method demonstrations and trainings.
To encourage the farmers to form enterprises and facilitate the adoption of drone technology through hiring of drone. To minimize the cost on labour and agrochemical sprays (pesticides/herbicide/nutrient solution).

Expected Outputs :
Training on drone spraying will be given to the extension personnel at KVK. He will act as the resource person for the subsequent trainings and demonstrations
The training of drone system will be given to selected participatory farmers from different blocks of Kheda district. They will motivate other farmers on drone spraying.
Live drone spraying demonstrations will be carried out in farmers’ fields on different crops namely rice, wheat, groundnut, castor etc.

Expected Outcomes :
Minimizing the health hazards to agriculture labourers.
Reduction in pesticide residues in harvested produce.
Reduction of cost on pesticide usage by at least 30%.
Reduction in water consumption by 90%.
Large area coverage in very shorter time (minimum 50 acres/day).
Synchronised and timely action for pest and disease management.
Increasing the farm income through reduction in cost of cultivation.