In the Nizhny Novgorod region, tests of unmanned aerial vehicles for agriculture have begun as part of an experimental legal regime. The project is being implemented by ANO "Gorky Tech", the regional Scientific and Production Center for Unmanned Aviation Systems and a number of companies.
Drones are used for digital mapping of fields with an accuracy of 1–5 cm and precise application of fertilizers on areas up to 1000 hectares. The collected data will be integrated into the domestic "GeoMir" system to build a digital model of agricultural land and further analysis.
The goal of the project is to compare the economic efficiency of unmanned and traditional agricultural technologies. The results will help farmers optimize production.
The Nizhny Novgorod region is one of the pilot regions where the Scientific and Production Center for Unmanned Aviation Systems has been created with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. Residents of the center have access to government support measures and develop technologies in the field of UAVs, electronics and automation systems.
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