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Targeted Spraying for Precision Agriculture

Implementing Organization

IIT Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Innovator Details

Innovator
Dr. Sarvendranath Rimalapudi
Co-Developer / Co-Innovator
Samuel Babu Maragani

About

This system uses a drone with a multispectral camera to capture Red, Green, Red Edge, and NIR imagery, which is processed into vegetation indices like NDVI and NDRE to detect stress or pest-affected crop regions. Machine learning algorithms map these affected zones and convert them into KML files, which guide an autonomous spraying drone with precision nozzles to apply pesticides only where needed, reducing chemical usage and environmental impact. The solution supports pre- and post-spray analysis, is modular for different crops, and offers an affordable, scalable, data-driven approach for sustainable precision agriculture.
Funding Organization
Funding Organization
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Quick Information
TRL: Technology Readiness Level
5
TIH Name
IITTNIF (National Innovation Foundation)
Status
ongoing
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