How Drones Are Being Used In Agriculture

agriculture review by aditya abhishek

Agriculture Drones

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History

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Spraying Fertilizer

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Field & Soil Analysis

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Crop Surveillance

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Livestock Management

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Saves Time

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Saves Labour Capital

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