International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
Agricultural Drone: A Cost-Effective Aerial Spraying System for Small-Scale Farming
Published November 15, 2025 • Vol. 12, Issue 10, pp. 2324–2331Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.1210000205
Abstract
This paper outlines the design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of an affordable agricultural drone engineered to optimize the application of fertilizers and pesticides for small-scale farming operations. Traditional spraying methods present significant drawbacks, including farmer exposure to chemicals, excessive time consumption, and general inefficiency. Our proposed drone-based system utilizes a quadcopter platform with a manually controlled spraying mechanism. The modular design prioritizes both low cost and operational simplicity. Results from field evaluations demonstrated consistent spraying performance, stable flight characteristics, and considerable savings in labor and expenses. This project presents a viable step towards making precision agriculture more accessible, striking a balance between performance and affordability, especially for farming communities with constrained resources.
Keywords: Agricultural drone, precision farming, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), crop spraying
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 12, Issue 10 |
| Pages | 2324–2331 |
| Publication date | November 15, 2025 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.1210000205 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Jay Pandya, Aryan Sharma, Aryan Desai, Ashish Yadav, Kashyap Patel, Mr. Mayur Chavda, Ms. Archana Tahiliani, Ms. Apexa Purohit, Dr. Anil M. Bisen, & Dr. Mayank Dev Singh (2025). Agricultural Drone: A Cost-Effective Aerial Spraying System for Small-Scale Farming. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 12(10), 2324-2331. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2025.1210000205
BibTeX
@article{Jay2025,
title = {Agricultural Drone: A Cost-Effective Aerial Spraying System for Small-Scale Farming},
author = {Jay Pandya and Aryan Sharma and Aryan Desai and Ashish Yadav and Kashyap Patel and Mr. Mayur Chavda and Ms. Archana Tahiliani and Ms. Apexa Purohit and Dr. Anil M. Bisen and Dr. Mayank Dev Singh},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {12},
number = {10},
pages = {2324--2331},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2025.1210000205},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}