Training course on IoT and Drones in Precision Agriculture

Module 1: Introduction to Precision Agriculture

Principles and benefits of precision farming

Role of IoT and drones in modern agriculture

Global best practices and case studies

Module 2: IoT Applications in Farming

Soil, water, and weather monitoring using sensors

Smart irrigation systems and crop health monitoring

IoT platforms for farm management

Module 3: Drone Technologies in Agriculture

Types of drones and their agricultural applications

Crop mapping, spraying, and yield estimation

Livestock and aquaculture monitoring with drones

Module 4: Data Analytics and Decision-Making

Collecting, integrating, and analyzing IoT and drone data

Visualization tools and platforms for farmers

Turning data insights into actionable strategies

Module 5: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future of Smart Agriculture

Barriers to adoption: cost, infrastructure, and skills gaps

Cybersecurity, privacy, and data ownership concerns

Future innovations: AI, robotics, and digital twins in agriculture

Capstone exercise: Designing an IoT and drone-based solution for a farming scenario