New agreement with KISMEC connects certified drone operators to agriculture industry opportunities On March 25, 2025, Terra Drone Corporation announced that its Malaysian subsidiary, Terra Drone Agri, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kumpulan Inovasi dan Sumber Manusia untuk Pendidikan (KISMEC). KISMEC is a Malaysian vocational training institution focused … [Read more...] about Terra Drone Agri Partners with Malaysian Training Center to Support Drone Pilot Jobs
Agriculture
3F Oil Palm Uses Drones to Improve Palm Plantation Yields in India
Pilot project in Andhra Pradesh surveys over 1,100 hectares to monitor tree health and estimate fruit production 3F Oil Palm Pvt Ltd has completed a major drone survey in Ayyavaram Village, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. This pilot project marks a key step in using drone technology to support palm oil farmers across India. Over three days, drones flew over 800 … [Read more...] about 3F Oil Palm Uses Drones to Improve Palm Plantation Yields in India
Bill Gates Witnesses Drone Revolution in Rural India
Indian AgTech Company Marut Drones Showcases How Drone Technology is Transforming Lives and Breaking Gender Barriers in Agriculture by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Marut Drones, an Indian developer of agriculture-focused UAVs, recently announced that their partnership with the Indian government to train rural women to use drones had received an important visit from … [Read more...] about Bill Gates Witnesses Drone Revolution in Rural India
AI, Drones, and the Future of Farming: A Game Changer for Plant Disease Detection and Food Security
As plant diseases continue to threaten global food security, AI-powered drones and advanced machine learning models are revolutionizing early detection methods, offering scalable, efficient, and accurate solutions for modern agriculture. DRONELIFE is pleased to publish this guest post from Khawla Almazrouei, a Robotics Engineer at Technology Innovation Institute. DRONELIFE … [Read more...] about AI, Drones, and the Future of Farming: A Game Changer for Plant Disease Detection and Food Security
India’s Plan to Provide Agricultural Drones to Rural Women
Maharashtra's 'Namo Drone Didi' Scheme to Advance Agricultural Technology and Women's Empowerment The Maharashtra government has introduced the 'Namo Drone Didi' program as part of its 2024-25 budget, aiming to modernize agriculture and empower rural women through drone technology. This initiative will equip 325 Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with agricultural drones, providing … [Read more...] about India’s Plan to Provide Agricultural Drones to Rural Women
