Farming in India is undergoing a quiet revolution—and drones are leading the charge. With Salam Kisan’s precision drone spraying service, farmers are witnessing not only higher yields but also lower costs and minimal chemical waste. Already, over 80,000 acres across Maharashtra have benefitted, directly impacting more than 3 lakh farmers.
Why Farmers Are Buzzing About Drones
Traditional spraying methods waste nearly 40% of pesticides due to evaporation and runoff. But drones flip the script. They offer targeted coverage, improved plant health, and up to 30% savings in pesticide use.
Soybean grower Swapnil Bhalkar noticed a 20% jump in yields and a 30% cut in pesticide use after switching to drone spraying. “Earlier, it took a whole day and five workers. Now, it’s done in an hour,” he says.
In Bordharan Bori, farmers saw better crop resilience and plant growth. “It’s ideal for tall crops like sugarcane, paddy, and maize where manual spraying is tough,” they added.
Manual vs Drone Spraying: The Numbers Tell the Story
| Method | Manual | Drone |
| Time to Spray 10 Acres | 8 Hours | 2Hours |
| Pesticide Use | 100 Litres | 70Litres |
| Cost | ₹5,000 | ₹1,500 |
Drones save time, money, and effort—while delivering better results. With optimal droplet size and consistent spraying, chemical usage is reduced and plant absorption improves significantly.
Scaling for Larger Farms
A pigeon pea farmer using drone spraying covered nine acres in just an hour. “The precision and savings are unbeatable. It’s time more farmers switched,” he said.
Farmers like Dhruval Chandrabadan from Dhule and Shubham Tiwari from Wardha reported increased yields thanks to even spraying. “The drone covered every inch of my field,” said Dhruval. Shubham added, “Manual methods can’t match this level of consistency.”
Behind the Scenes: The Drone Pilots Making It Happen
Salam Kisan’s certified drone pilots are not just flying high—they’re changing lives.
Amol Kohare from Chandrapur, Sahil Khelkar from Wardha, Mukesh Nagdeote from Gadchiroli, and Priya Belekar from Nagpur have all trained under Salam Kisan and now help farmers modernise agriculture.
“Helping farmers get better results with less effort is rewarding,” said Sahil. Priya added, “I’m proud to help improve lives with this tech.”
With lower input costs, reduced chemical waste, and increased productivity, drone spraying is rapidly becoming the future of Indian agriculture. As more farmers join the precision farming wave, solutions like Salam Kisan’s drone technology promise a smarter, greener, and more sustainable farming era.
