Innovative Afforestation Drone with Automated Soil Analysis
Mass Afforestation Drone
Tags: IIT Madras, India, Transportation & Automotive, Agriculture & Food
IIT Madras has developed a mass afforestation drone system that uses advanced soil analysis, seed selection, and automated planting mechanisms to enhance efficiency in afforestation and agriculture. This technology incorporates a robotic arm with a suspension system, a payload regulator, and sensors to scoop soil, analyze parameters, and sow seeds at regular intervals. Applications include large-scale afforestation and precision agriculture, reducing human intervention and maximizing seed germination rates. Its innovative design ensures stability during flight, enables nutrient-enriched seed deployment, and minimizes wastage. The technology is protected by a granted patent (IN 549953), highlighting its novel contributions to the agriculture and drone industries.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Granted; Device
TRL: 1 - basic research with defined needs
Industry or Tech Area: Drones & UAV; Agriculture
