The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (EPA) Study Program held a Drone Training on Monday, July 7, 2025, offline at the Policy Room, Building A2.a, 4th Floor, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM. The event was attended by EPA program faculty members, with internal program speakers Gilang Wirakusuma, S.P., M.Sc., and Arif Wahyu Widada, S.P., M.Sc.
During the training, the speakers presented materials ranging from an introduction to drones, regulations and guidelines for their use, to proper operating procedures. After receiving the explanations, the lecturers directly practiced using drones at the Fisheries Field of the Faculty of Agriculture. Through this practical session, participants not only learned about the technical aspects of drone control but also understood the benefits and potential applications of drones in the field of agribusiness. Drones can be utilized for mapping rice fields, measuring crop stands, monitoring plant growth and health, and managing agricultural land more efficiently and precisely.
This training is expected to improve lecturers’ skills in integrating modern technology into research, teaching, and community service. In addition, this activity supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 on Quality Education through improving lecturers’ capacity, SDG 9 on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure through the application of precision agriculture technology, SDG 12 on Responsible Consumption and Production by promoting sustainable production, and SDG 15 on Life on Land through the use of technology for more prudent management of natural resources.
Author : Aprilia Dwi Hastuti
Admin of the Website for the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM