Experiment code 21.5.3.47
Experiment Title Performance Evaluation of Drone Spraying Pattern in Sugarcane Crop Under South Gujarat Conditions
Research Type Departmental Research
Experiment Background With the advancement of precision agriculture, the use of drones for pesticide and nutrient application has gained prominence. Sugarcane, being a high-input crop, requires efficient and uniform spraying to optimize yield and reduce wastage. Traditional spraying methods, such as manual or tractor-mounted sprayers, often result in uneven application, excessive chemical use, and high labor costs. Agricultural drones offer a promising solution with their ability to cover large areas quickly, minimize chemical drift, and ensure precise application. This study aims to optimize drone spraying parameters such as altitude, spray volume, and flight speed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sugarcane crop in South Gujarat.
Experiment Group Agricultural Engineering
Unit Type (02)EDUCATION UNIT
Unit (12)NAVINCHANDRA MAFATLAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (NAVSARI)
Department (253)Agricultural Engineering Department, NMCA, Navsari
BudgetHead (303/12078/00)303/01/REG/04485
Objective
  1. Optimization of drone spraying parameters for sugarcane crop in south Gujarat.
  2. Performance evaluation of drone spraying for sugarcane in south Gujarat.
  3. Comparison of drone and conventional spraying for sugarcane
Season Not season specific
Location Unit Type (02)EDUCATION UNIT
Location Unit (12)NAVINCHANDRA MAFATLAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (NAVSARI)
Location Department (253)Agricultural Engineering Department, NMCA, Navsari
Plot No Seed Plot (G-1), Sugarcane Farm, MSRS, NAU, Navsari
PI Name (NAU-EMP-2013-000562)VIPUL TANAJI SHINDE
PI Email vipulshinde@nau.in
PI Mobile 8128984318
Year of Approval 2025
Commencement Year 2025
Completion Year 2027
Design of Experiment (Other)

FCRD (Large Plot Technique)

Replications (03)

Crop Spacing (cm x cm)

1.2 m row spacing

Gross Plot (m x m) NA
Net Plot (m x m) NA
Total Experiment Area (m2) 15000
Plot History Last Three Year

Sugarcane for past three years

Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report

NA

Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report Attachment Attachment Not Available!
Layout Plan
Layout Plan Attachment
Treatment
  1. Drone Spraying Height (H) – 3 m,3.5 m and 4 m
  2. Drone Forward Speed (S) – 2 m/s, 2.5 m/s and 3 m/s
  3. Discharge Rate (D) – 60%, 80% and 100% (fixed as per Standers Operating Procedure issued by Government of India)

 

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T1

H1D1S1

T10

H2D1S1

T19

H3D1S1

T2

H1D1S2

T11

H2D1S2

T20

H3D1S2

T3

H1D1S3

T12

H2D1S3

T21

H3D1S3

T4

H1D2S1

T13

H2D2S1

T22

H3D2S1

T5

H1D2S2

T14

H2D2S2

T23

H3D2S2

T­6

H1D2S3

T15

H2D2S3

T24

H3D2S3

T7

H1D3S1

T­16

H2D3S1

T­25

H3D3S1

T­8

H1D3S2

T17

H2D3S2

T26

H3D3S2

T9

H1D3S3

T­18

H2D3S3

T­27

H3D3S3

Treatment Attachment Attachment Not Available!
(NAU-EMP-2013-000562) VIPUL TANAJI SHINDE vipulshinde@nau.in 8128984318 11-03-2026
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(NAU-EMP-2014-000075) ASHISH VASANT SONAWANE ashishswe@nau.in 8469999267 11/03/2025
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(NAU-EMP-1996-000406) SHAILESHKUMAR CHAMPAKLAL MALI scmali@nau.in 9725018791 11/03/2025
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(NAU-EMP-2019-000537) NITIN VARSHNEY nitin.caw@nau.in 9157548912 11/03/2025
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