A Descriptive Evaluation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Internet of Things for Agricultural Production: A Review

Abstract

The Internet of Things has greatly transformed Agriculture production, termed precision or smart farming, in the last few years, causing increased food production. The continuous increase in population has made sustainable food security an issue of concern beyond what regular agricultural practices can handle in today's economy. To tackle the problem of food insecurity and further increase yield in agricultural production, Information Technology tools began to find their application in both crop and animal production. This paper evaluates the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) on the farm. In this paper, other research into IoT and UAV usage is reviewed and analyzed to present the importance of Information Technology in Agriculture.