Kisan Drone Adoption (SMAM Drones)

Why it matters

Use drones for spraying and crop monitoring — subsidies for individuals, FPOs and Custom Hiring Centres to buy or hire agri-drones.

What you get

Financial assistance for purchase of agricultural drones and drone services: up to 100% (max Rs 10 lakh) for institutions, 40-75% for FPOs, CHCs and farmers, to promote precision spraying.

Eligibility criteria

• FPOs, Custom Hiring Centres, agri-graduates and farmers
• Higher rates for FPOs, SC/ST, women and small/marginal farmers
• Through SMAM / state agriculture department

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply on the state agriculture mechanisation portal

2. 2

   Select drone / drone-service component

3. 3

   Purchase or set up the service; subsidy credited after verification

Documents required

• Aadhaar
• Bank account details
• Drone pilot / vendor documents
• Quotation