Agricultural Drones, Essential Items in the Smart Farm Era

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Until just a few years ago, the perception of agriculture in our country was not very positive. Although it was considered a necessary job, many people thought it was tough and not financially rewarding, so it was not a preferred career among young people. However, in just a few years, smart farms have grown significantly, more people are choosing to return to farming, and many young adults are starting farming anew. The way farming is done has also changed drastically. Unlike the past when all tasks were done manually, now farming is conveniently carried out using agricultural drones.

With many changes in the four seasons of our country, crops have diversified, and new crops are continuously being developed to capture consumers' tastes. A single well-grown crop can generate astronomical sales. Crops like the sweet Stevia tomato, domestically produced bananas with more than double the sugar content, and Shine Muscat grapes, popular as premium gifts, mean that having just one well-grown crop leaves nothing to envy.

As interest in agriculture increases, so does interest in items that make farming more convenient. Representative examples include pesticide drones and granular drones.

When talking about the most difficult task in a year of farming, most would say pesticide spraying. Although many insist on organic crops, it is an undeniable fact that crops treated with pesticides are better in terms of taste, quality, and pest control. Therefore, the pesticide application process is extremely important. Since pesticides can irritate the skin upon contact and may affect respiratory health in the long term, the work must be done carefully. Also, wearing protective suits to prevent such harm can negatively impact health in hot weather. Manual work requires more than half a day, making it the most challenging task in farming.

Agricultural drones are excellent for reducing this burden. Through remote control, they can cover about 3,000 pyeong (approximately 9,917 square meters) in just 10 minutes, making efficiency incomparable. Because the efficiency difference is dozens of times greater, the adoption rate of farming drones in the agricultural market is increasing every year.

In response, Sundol-i Drone offers a variety of agricultural drones that can be used for pesticide and fertilizer spraying. They continuously conduct research to create drones that anyone, regardless of age or gender, can easily use. As a result of this research and development, they have released pesticide drones that reduce costs by more than 50% compared to other companies.

There are also drones equipped with granular spreaders that distribute granules in a 360-degree direction, making them ideal for sowing seeds and useful in rural areas facing labor shortages.

Meanwhile, Sundol-i Drone’s products have passed national performance inspections and are purchased by public institutions, making them even more reliable. Farmers can receive up to 80% support when purchasing agricultural drones by inquiring with local governments.

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