Drones in Peruvian agriculture: The technological revolution that transforms the countryside

Drones are a technology that has been used for more than 20 years in various industries, due to the simplicity of their handling and the speed with which they can reach isolated areas. The mining, health, forestry and, of course, agricultural sectors have chosen to incorporate them in their work. Their incorporation in this last sector has increased considerably in the last five years in Peru. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, it is estimated that more than 35% of farmers use drones in their operations. “One of the great advantages of drones is the efficient use of natural resources, as well as the reduction in application times of crop protection products and the effectiveness and precision of said applications, which generates a reduction in costs,” says the manager of the Agricultural Solutions Business at BASF Peruana, Flavia Zuleta. Digitalization, and in particular innovation with drones, has the power to transform agriculture. Among its ...