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

Abstract

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