Eye of the farmer in the sky: Drones

Year 2021, Volume: 3 Issue: 2, 69 - 77, 30.12.2021

Sabri Gül , Yusuf Ziya Güzey , Hakan Yıldırım , Mahmut Keskin

https://doi.org/10.51534/tiha.943842

Abstract

Mankind develops new technics and technologies constantly to have a better life. In this way, powerful machines and robotic systems replace human and animal labour in agriculture. Animal husbandry, which is a part of agricultural activity in our country, is mostly carried out in rural areas due to its nature. Goat breeding, in particular, is carried out in highlands, scrub and forest lands and under extensive conditions. Qualified shepherd employment is an important handicap in sheep and goat breeding. Agricultural enterprises are also faced with a manpower deficit due to the decrease in the rural population. Remote sensing systems have been developed and used for about 100 years to support and enhance agricultural activities. In this study, the importance of unmanned aerial vehicles in terms of animal husbandry is mentioned and it is emphasized that they should be taken into consideration in future agricultural projections.

Keywords

Precision agriculture, Agriculture 5.0, Unmanned aerial vehicles, livestock management

Çiftçinin Gökteki Gözü: Drone

Abstract

İnsanoğlu, daha iyi bir yaşama sahip olmak için sürekli olarak yeni teknikler ve teknolojiler geliştirmektedir. Böylelikle güçlü makineler ve robotik sistemler, tarımda insan ve hayvan işgücünün yerini almaktadır. Ülkemizde tarımsal faaliyetin bir parçası olan hayvancılık, doğası gereği daha çok kırsal kesimde yapılmaktadır. Küçükbaş hayvan yetiştiriciliği özellikle yaylalarda, maki ve ormanlık alanlarda ve geniş koşullarda yapılmaktadır. Koyun ve keçi yetiştiriciliğinde nitelikli çoban istihdamı önemli bir sorundur. Tarımsal işletmelerde kırsal nüfusun azalması nedeniyle insan gücü açığı ile karşı karşıyadır. Uzaktan algılama sistemleri, tarımsal faaliyetleri desteklemek ve iyileştirmek için 1930'lardan beri geliştirilmiş ve kullanılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada insansız hava araçlarının hayvancılık açısından öneminden bahsedilmiş ve gelecekteki tarımsal projeksiyonlarda dikkate alınması hususu vurgulanmıştır.

Keywords

Hassas tarım, Tarım 5.0, İnsansız hava aracı, Çiftlik yönetimi

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