MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641069831 A) filed by Rns Institute Of Technology; Dr. Vishwanath V Murthy; and Harshitha B on June 03, 2026, for Agroguard Ai: Drone-Based Pest Detection And Crop Health Monitoring System.
Inventors include Dr. Vishwanath V Murthy; and Harshitha B.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: Abstract: Agricultural productivity is often threatened by pest infestations, crop diseases, and delayed detection of plant health issues, resulting in reduced yields, financial losses, and excessive pesticide use. Traditional pest monitoring methods primarily rely on manual field inspections, which are labor- intensive, time- consuming, and often ineffective for early detection across large agricultural areas. Farmers frequently struggle to accurately identify pest types, infestation severity, and suitable treatment methods, leading to delayed action and inefficient resource utilization.AGROGUARD AI is an advanced drone-based pest detection and crop health monitoring system designed to modernize agricultural surveillance through the integration of drone technology, artificial intelligence, image recognition, and precision agriculture techniques. The invention utilizes drones equipped with high-resolution RGB cameras, AI-powered computer vision models, and optional thermal or multispectral sensors to autonomously monitor crop fields and identify agricultural threats in real time. The system captures aerial imagery of farmlands, detects visible pests, harmful insects, crop damage, and plant diseases, while also evaluating crop health through machine learning-based image analysis. By analyzing pest behavior, plant symptoms, and infestation zones, AGROGUARD AI classifies pest species, determines infestation severity, and provides farmers with precise treatment recommendations, including suitable fertilizers, pesticides, or corrective agricultural measures. Real-time alerts are sent directly to farmers, enabling rapid intervention and targeted treatment. The platform also stores historical field data, infestation reports, crop health analytics, and treatment histories to support long-term productivity planning and sustainable resource management. By reducing manual labor, minimizing unnecessary pesticide application, and enabling precision farming, AGROGUARD AI improves agricultural efficiency, reduces crop losses, enhances sustainability, and empowers farmers with intelligent data-driven decision-making.
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