Willingness to pay and cost-benefit analyses for farmers acting on real-time, actionable UAS-based advice when growing wheat or potato in Gataraga sector, Musanze district, Rwanda

Abstract

This study analyses how agricultural activities were impacted by using data and information generated by UAS to reduce agricultural production costs and increase agricultural income.
While the data collected indicated positive benefits for smallholders, it is important to repeat the research before making final conclusions about the impacts of using UAS services when growing wheat under rainfed conditions. The outcome of more extensive research could help policymakers, decision-makers and funders in developing countries to make informed decisions on the upscaling of the technology.