Estudio de factibilidad para la comercialización de drones fumigadores para plantaciones bananeras en la provincia de El Oro.

Abstract

In the present project, the general objective was to determine the feasibility of marketing aerial spraying drones for banana plantations in the province of El Oro, since traditional fumigation methods are currently used but they are not friendly to the environment and to workers. The methodology used was a mixed approach, a nonexperimental design with descriptive scope. Conducted two in-depth interviews with experts and 45 surveys of affiliates of a farmers' association in El Oro. Among the main results we obtained relevant information such as costs, times and problems that farmers normally have in the fumigation process. In addition, the results of the surveys showed that they do have knowledge about the drones and if they would be willing to change their previous method of fumigation, but the cost can be a little high, so also fumigation service is offered. After analyzing the market study and the results obtained in the financial study, it is concluded that the project is feasible and demonstrated in the good results obtained from the financial indicators.