BENEFITS, CHALLENGES AND LEGISLATIONS FOR THE USE OF DRONES IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Abstract

The use of drones in agricultural production has become increasingly common, providing benefits for farmers. Drones can play a crucial role in optimizing agricultural practices. The article addresses the growing impact of using drones in agricultural production, highlighting several benefits provided by this technology. From crop analysis and monitoring to harvesting, drones play a crucial role, enabling more efficient and sustainable crop management. Aspects such as mapping, detection of pests and diseases, planting demarcation, monitoring of crop development and application of agricultural inputs, plant counting, detection of planting failures, pasture monitoring, detection of water sources, surveillance, detection of outbreaks fire control, telemetry, touching and counting cattle and facilitating the sale of a farm are covered, demonstrating the versatility of these devices in optimizing agricultural processes. With the help of drones, producers can more easily monitor, manage and manage their crops. One of its advantages is that the drone is suitable for both small and medium-sized producers and, especially, large producers. Therefore, the producer saves time, energy and inputs for managing his plantation. Thus, the future of drones in agriculture has been promising. As technology evolves, drones will likely become even smarter and more efficient. Precision agriculture, with the help of drones, will probably become normal, ensuring sustainable food production for the population.