Fahari Aviation adds 14 high-capacity drones for precision farming
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Aviation technology subsidiary of Kenya Airways, Fahari Aviation, has added 14 additional drones which will increase capacity to enhance precision farming, by up to 300 hectares…
Image: Fahari Aviation
Aviation technology subsidiary of Kenya Airways, Fahari Aviation, has added 14 additional drones which will increase capacity to enhance precision farming, by up to 300 hectares per day up from 70 hectares per day.
The expansion of Fahari Aviation’s agricultural services is in response to the growing demand for precision agriculture solutions such as: spraying and spreading of farm inputs aerial surveillance, crop monitoring, crop health surveillance and land inspection.
Leader in Africa for the use of drone technology for precision farming
“We are excited about the growth of our drone fleet and the potential this presents for the agriculture industry within the region. The adoption of precision farming through drone technology allows us to serve the evolving needs of farmers and agricultural producers.” said Hawkins Musili, general manager of Fahari Aviation.
“We understand the importance of precision and efficiency in modern farming, and our enhanced capabilities will allow us to better serve our customers while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.”
The additional drones will offer Fahari Aviation customers a wide range of functionalities, including spraying, spreading, seeding, and data collection on crop health and soil conditions. By integrating multispectral drones, precise variable spraying and spreading operations can be conducted based on farmland prescription maps. This technology is ideal for activities such as fertilising, nutrient solutions spraying, and afforestation through the seeding of small seedballs.
According to Fortune Business Insights, the global agriculture drone market is expected to grow by approximately 20% annually from $4.98 billion in 2023 to $18.22 billion by 2030
Future aviation technologies
Fahari Aviation is responsible for launching and implementing future aviation technologies and is part of the airline’s strategy of contributing to the sustainable development of Africa by championing new dimensions within the industry with the use of drones and unmanned aircraft.
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