Marut Drones Educates Paddy Farmers of Mahbubnagar about Drone Technology for Direct Seeding of Rice
27 January 2025, Telangana : Marut Drones, a drone technology manufacturing company conducted a live demonstration of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) technology in Boothpur village, Mahbubnagar district. The event showcased the efficiency and sustainability of drone-based direct seeding for paddy farmers. It was attended by local farmer groups, regional agriculture officers, and key dignitaries, including G. Chinna Reddy, Vice Chairman of the Telangana State Planning Board, who graced the event as the Chief Guest.
The demonstration emphasized how drone-based direct seeding can enhance productivity, reduce input costs, and minimize water usage. Marut Drones introduced its Direct Seeding Drone, equipped with a multi-row-seeding mechanism that enables precise aerial seed dispersion, optimizing seed placement and reducing wastage. Speaking at the event, Prem Kumar Vislawath, CEO & Co-Founder of Marut Drones, highlighted the water-saving potential of DSR drones, “This innovative drone technology can reduce water usage by up to 92%, making it a game-changer for water-scarce regions. By optimizing drone speed, seed drop rate, and altitude, we ensure uniform seed distribution while minimizing resource consumption. Additionally, by increasing the number of different tasks a drone can do apart from regular spraying, the return on investment (ROI) period for drone owners is reduced from three years to just 1.5 years, making the technology highly viable.”
Addressing Key Challenges in Paddy Cultivation
The adoption of drone-powered direct seeding helps tackle major challenges faced by rice farmers. These include delayed monsoons and late canal water release, with DSR drones enabling timely sowing and reducing dependence on unpredictable water sources. The technology also addresses labor shortages by eliminating the traditional nursery and manual transplanting process, which has long been labor-intensive. A single drone can seed up to 30 acres in one day, whereas manual transplanting requires 50 lakh man-days to cover 5,00,000 acres. Drone seeding reduces labor demand to just 33,333 man-days, significantly cutting costs and improving efficiency.
Mahbubnagar Farmers Voice Interest in Drone Seeding
The event generated strong interest among farmers, who raised pertinent questions about the cost-effectiveness and affordability of drone seeding compared to traditional methods. They also inquired about the viability and germination rates of seeds sown through drones, as well as operational training and accessibility for small-scale farmers. In addition, there was considerable interest in government subsidies or financial support to help farmers adopt DSR drone technology.
Through such on-ground demonstrations, Marut Drones aims to bridge the gap between technology and farmers, ensuring that innovative solutions reach even the most remote villages of Telangana. By advancing sustainable, high-efficiency agricultural practices, the company seeks to drive large-scale adoption of drone technology, revolutionizing India’s rice cultivation landscape.
Please reach out at info@krishakjagat.org, nimishgangrade@krishakjagat.org if you would like to share your company story or advertise in the upcoming issue of Global Agriculture magazine.
(For Latest Agriculture News & Updates, follow Krishak Jagat on Google News)
(+80 Million Farming Audience Visits Krishak Jagat’s Hindi Website – Click Here for Website)