Drones for Spraying Pesticides—Opportunities and Challenges

Ohio State University: College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences Extension presents an overview describing how drones were initially used in agriculture up to the most current application, aerial spraying for pesticides and fertilization. The publication addresses advantages and limitations for using drones over more traditional methods, for example, aircraft or helicopters. It also discusses the evolution of spray drones as well as its current particulars for choosing the best equipment for your individual pesticide spraying needs, best practices, and current trends for the future for pesticide spraying with drones.