New swarms are expected to move from Kenya into South Sudan and Uganda. This is why FAO is prototyping both rotary and fixed-wing drones for surveillance. Each comes with unique strengths.

• Rotary wing drones can hover in a place long enough to take detailed images. However, they have a limited range.
• Fixed-wing drones can cover up to 100km in one flight. This makes them ideal for finding patches of green vegetation in vast deserts.

Cressman says they are still in the experimental phase when it comes to drones. He believes that these tools will become more important in the years to come. The drones could also be implemented in a treatment plan as well.

“We’re looking into how we might fit them with micro-sprayers and send them out on targeted missions to treat small infestations that might otherwise be difficult to spray,” Cressman said.

This has resulted in the organization testing drones equipped with mapping sensors and atomisers to spray pesticides and fight this locust infestation.Innovative solutions like using drones to combat locust infestations in Kenya may inspire entrepreneurs to develop new technologies for agricultural challenges; working with professional LLC Services can help establish a solid foundation for such ventures in the global market.