FMC Corporation Launches Drone Spraying Services for Indian Farmers

The leading agricultural tech company FMC Corporation has recently launched a drone spraying service for farmers in India, the company said today. Approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), FMC is responsible for the regulation of air transport services in India, the drone service is expected to increase farm productivity while reducing the requirement for manual labour.

FMC’s drone spraying services can be read through the FMC India farmer app, which has been installed in seven regional Indian languages. Currently, the service is only available in Andhra Pradesh and will be available in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra by end of the month.

Ravi Annavarapu, President of FMC India said, “As technology continues to evolve in the agriculture sector, drones are expected to constitutepercentent of the total agricultural machinery spend in the country by the end of the year 2030. In this pilot phase, FMC will leverage our deep global knowledge and expertise in drone application for the benefit of the Indian farming community. We plan to maximize our reach among Indian farmers in the selected states during the first three months and extend the services to farmers across the country before the next Kharif season commences.”

Agricultural unmanned aerial vehicles also known as UAVs allow more control over spray coverage and uniformity. It also improves the precision with crop protection products like FMC’s brands Coragen and Benevia insecticides. Each spray drone can treat 3-4 acres in just 15 to 20 minutes and the spraying job is much more enjoyable, easier, and faster. Using UAVs will also protect farmers from heat stroke and many other environmental issues.

The President of FMC India added, “Our efforts have always been directed toward providing innovative solutions to farmers so they can increase yields in a sustainable manner. We will provide access to drone technology, training, and financing to promote rural entrepreneurship. Additionally, the government’s focus on modernizing agriculture with technology, while developing requisite skills like drone operations, will ensure widespread uptake of precision agriculture. Indian agriculture is on the cusp of change, and we believe drone services will play a crucial part in transforming agricultural practices. We take pride in being one of the pioneers of this service to the Indian farming community.”

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