Farmers in India have been allowed to receive loans to buy drones that can be used to spray fertilizer on agricultural fields.
The Anna University-backed drone startup has developed the DH-AG-HI agricultural drone, or Agrigator drone, which is the only certified gasoline-powered hybrid drone that does not require frequent battery changes.
The Government of India is promoting the drone ecosystem to raise awareness of the support that drones can provide to modern agriculture.
Farmers and agro-entrepreneurs will be provided with subsidy schemes to promote drones among the farming community.
The State Department of Agriculture is raising awareness of drone technology by providing proper training on the use of drones.
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