The efficiency of using drones to reduce farming costs and yields

Abstract

The purpose of the present study is to investigate the empirical relationship between drone usage (DU) and cost and time management (CTM) of the farmers. To accomplish this objective, the study collects the data from the Malaysian farmers through convenient sampling technique. Study applies partial PLS-SEM technique to acquire the empirical results. This technique comprises of two models: measurement and structural models. Outcomes of the study indicate that there exists a positive relationship between drone usage and cost and time management of Malaysian farmers. Keeping in mind the importance of drone usage, present study suggest to the government of Malaysia to provide different incentives to the rural farmers of Malaysia for the usage of advances technology like drone cameras for the monitoring of their crops.