Kenya Airways’ subsidiary Fahari Aviation expanded its drone fleet to meet the increasing demand by farmers in the country.
Fahari Aviation acquired 14 additional drones which they indicated will be essential in spraying crops and farm inputs, especially to large tracts of farmland.
The acquisition according to Kenya Airways subsidiary was driven by the increased demand for precision agricultural solutions in the country.
Other than spraying, drones are used for crop monitoring and crop health surveillance.
“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,” stated Hawkins Musili, the general manager of Fahari Aviation.
The firm reckons that the new drones will increase capacity to enhance precision farming by up to 300 hectares per day up from 70 hectares.
Fahari Aviation offers solutions for surveillance and aerial mapping, inspection and engineering works, emergency and rescue services, agriculture, transport services, and data processing.
The new technology used in agriculture helps farmers to improve yields while reducing the impact of potential environmental risks.
Drones are used in agriculture to increase productivity, efficiency, and profitability. They have become a powerful tool for monitoring crops and livestock.
Besides offering services, Fahari Aviation trains drone operators in the country increasing the knowledge in the field.
