Affiliation:
1. Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, India
2. Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre, India
Abstract
The present chapter explores the transformative role of drones in enhancing agricultural supply chain management. Agricultural supply chains are vital to food production and distribution, and their efficiency and accuracy play a critical role in ensuring food security and economic sustainability. However, traditional supply chain methods face numerous challenges, including data collection, monitoring, and transportation logistics issues. The emergence and adoption of drone technology in agriculture has introduced innovative solutions to these challenges. Drones revolutionize farming practices, warehousing and storage management, and transportation logistics. They offer real-time data collection and analysis capabilities, integrating seamlessly with other technologies like GPS, IoT, and AI. This integration enables data-driven decision-making, resulting in optimized supply chain operations. The chapter highlights the challenges and limitations of drone technology and explores future trends and innovations poised to further transform agricultural supply chain management.