CHENNAI: In a bid to expand its dealer network in Tamil Nadu and educate farmers by training them in drone operation, Marut Drones is aiming to create 500 drone entrepreneurs by 2024-end.
With approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for manufacturing small and medium drones, this initiative is expected to attract youngsters to pursue agriculture as a profession and become drone operators. The company claims by using drones for spraying fertilisers, farmers can potentially earn up to Rs 50,000-Rs 60,000 per month.
Marut Drones is collaborating with Annamalai University to provide drone training. Adoption of drone technology among small-scale farmers will not only help in precision-spraying, but also reduce water and fertiliser application by 70%.