Agricultural drones are transforming rural landscapes across Vietnam, enabling a new generation of digitally fluent farmers to thrive in the countryside.
One such farmer is Lưu Văn Đoàn, a 30-year-old pilot who, after years of working in a factory, discovered the potential of drones to change his life and the fortunes of his family’s rice paddies.
From Factory to Drone Pilot
- Before drones, Đoàn’s days were filled with manual labor and little joy.
- But after learning to fly XAG P150 drones, he found a new passion in technology and a more rewarding career.
- With drones, Đoàn can now finish jobs in a fraction of the time and with much less risk.
Đoàn’s story reflects the challenges faced by Vietnam’s rural farming communities, which are rapidly aging and struggling to find young workers.
The Aging Farming Population
- Approximately 7.96 million elderly people live in rural areas, putting pressure on the agricultural sector.
- Millions of young Vietnamese have left the countryside for city jobs, creating labor shortages in agricultural regions.
Traditional farming can be grueling, with manual spraying methods often missing spots or overlapping, and farmers being exposed to harsh chemicals and difficult working conditions.
The Benefits of Drones
- Drones can save farmers up to 30% on plant protection products.
- They can increase crop yields by up to 15% and reduce the risk of pesticide exposure.
- Drones can provide precise and even coverage, reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
For Đoàn, the XAG P150 drone has been a game-changer, allowing him to provide crop protection services to farmers while reducing his own exposure to hazardous chemicals.
A Game-Changer for Farmers
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 70kg payload | A remarkable payload capacity for its size, enabling drones to handle heavy loads and large fields. |
| RTK positioning | A centimeter-accurate navigation system that ensures precise route planning and coverage. |
| 70-liter smart liquid tank | A specialized tank that optimizes pesticide application and reduces waste. |
“When spraying herbicides by hand, weeds sometimes persist,” Đoàn notes.
