1 Litre Farm Drone Project focuses on building a drone capable of carrying a payload of 1 litre for agricultural applications. This project is aimed at developing cost-effective and lightweight drones for small-scale farmers. The goal is to create a drone that efficiently covers farmland.
This initiative gained momentum after students from the Innovation Centre secured internships at Soko Aerial, a leading drone technology company. During the internship, students received hands-on training in drone assembly, maintenance, and piloting, focusing on agricultural applications.
Back on campus, these students have formed an interdisciplinary team comprising Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Agricultural Engineering students. Together, they are designing, building, and testing prototypes with projected features such as precision crop monitoring, pesticide spraying, and soil analysis. The collaboration between these fields ensures a holistic approach, with Computer Science and Engineering students developing software and control systems while Agricultural Engineering students provide insights into farmers' needs. This project is focused on empowering farmers, promoting sustainability, and equipping students with the skills to drive innovation in Agri-tech.
In recent news, the team successfully applied for the AI for Sustainable Development (AI4SD) Innovation Challenge and was shortlisted as one of the many who applied. Greater things are to be expected by this team in the coming days.
