From Satellite to UAV-Based Remote Sensing: A Review on Precision Agriculture

The applications of remote sensing technologies to precision agriculture were reviewed. The different uses of conventional satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for data collection were also examined. The ways in which the collected data have been used in terms of precision agriculture are laid out in further detail. Modern UAVs provide a range of advantages over conventional satellites in data collection and analysis. In addition, precision agriculture itself is a wide topic; and practitioners, researchers, and policy planners need to account for a complex value chain with diverse stakeholders. Thus, in order to further the discussion in a meaningful manner, the later sections of this article provide additional analysis on topics deemed crucial for the development of precision agriculture: a discussion on key technological limitations for scaling, a corresponding list of suggestions for the development of solutions, and a brief overview on the current social-economical landscape of the agriculture industry.

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This article reviews the applications of remote sensing technologies in precision agriculture and examines the different uses of conventional satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for data collection. It also provides a detailed overview of how the collected data have been utilized in precision agriculture. Modern UAVs offer several advantages over traditional satellites in terms of data collection and analysis. Precision agriculture is a complex subject, and stakeholders such as practitioners, researchers, and policy planners need to consider the diverse value chain involved.