6. INCREASING LARGE-SCALE AGRICULTURAL EFFICIENCYWITH THE DJI AGRAS T25 DRONE: A CASE STUDY IN CILEGON

Abstrak

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of large-scale irrigation of eggplant
(Solanum melongena L.) in Ciwandan, Cilegon, using the DJI Agras T25 Drone (as Precision
Agriculture) and the Conventional Method (using 3 workers and a water pump). The variables
measured are time efficiency, labor effi ciency, water efficiency, operational costs, and crop
productivity during one planting season. The results show that the use of drones can save 85%
of time and reduce operational labor costs per watering session, with yields that are not
statistically significantly different. The operational efficiency offered by drones makes this
method superior for the sustainability and profitability of large-scale agriculture