The Big Picture: Can drones improve farmer livelihoods in Sri Lanka?
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12.03.24
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The short answer: Yes! Discover how drones can help overcome agricultural challenges in Sri Lanka’s cascade landscapes and build a mutually beneficial partnership between young researchers and smallholder farmers in the region of Anuradhapura.
There’s a reason why aerial shots are so captivating: they reveal a perspective we aren’t used to, and that we most likely can’t experience ourselves. They can also evoke a feeling of awe, when we see the size of humans in comparison to majestic landscapes!
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