A Review of Drone Based Irrigation System for Large Farms

Authors

  • Aakanksha Goswami Department of Computer Engineering, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India
  • Rajeev Singh Department of Computer Engineering, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/jgeu0975-1416.1325

Keywords:

Drone-based irrigation, Raspberry Pi, NPK sensor, soil moisture sensor, based water control, weather API, integrated irrigation, smart farming, relay control irrigation

Abstract

Agricultural sustainability and resource optimization are critical in addressing the growing challenges of food security and climate change. Conventional irrigation practices often lead to excessive water usage and inefficient crop management. This review paper presents a comprehensive overview of drone-based smart irrigation systems that integrate wireless communication, sensor networks, and automation to enhance precision agriculture. The review highlights the hardware-software architecture, real-time monitoring data methods, communication flow, and system working. It further explores the possible benefits, including water preservation, enhanced crop health, and minimized human involvement. Finally, the paper highlights future directions such as AI integration, remote monitoring dashboards, and multi-drone coordination, the underscoring potential of drone-based irrigation in transforming conventional agricultural practices into intelligent, data-driven systems.

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Author Biographies

Aakanksha Goswami, Department of Computer Engineering, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India

Aakanskha Goswami has completed her B. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology (BTKIT), Dwarahat, during the period 2019–2023. Currently, she is in the final year of her M.Tech (Computer Engineering) at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUA&T). Her research interest includes Networks, Security, DBMS, IoT, Drone-Based based System, Smart Agriculture Systems.

Rajeev Singh, Department of Computer Engineering, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India

Rajeev Singh is currently working as Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering, G. B. Pant University of Ag. & Technology, Uttarakhand (India). He has more than 20 years of teaching experience. He received his Ph.D. Degree from N.I.T. Hamirpur (H.P.) and M. Tech. Degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, both in Computer Science and Engineering. His research interest includes information systems, computer networks, network security, IoT, and Drones. He has guided more than 18 M.Tech. students. He has published several book chapters and research papers in journals and conferences of repute.

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Published

2025-07-22

How to Cite

Goswami, A., & Singh, R. (2025). A Review of Drone Based Irrigation System for Large Farms. Journal of Graphic Era University, 13(02), 323–338. https://doi.org/10.13052/jgeu0975-1416.1325

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2025: Vol 13 Iss 2

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