Inspiring Drone Farmer
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A young Indian entrepreneur named Tharun Kumar, who was paralyzed from the neck down at age 13, has become a trailblazer in drone-based agriculture. Now known as the "Stephen Hawking of drone farming," Tharun overcame immense physical challenges to build a company that helps farmers boost crop yields using drone technology. Working from a specially designed wheelchair and using voice commands, he founded a startup that maps fields, detects pests, and optimizes farming techniques. His story is not just one of technological innovation, but also of remarkable determination and resilience—proving that with the right support and vision, barriers can be turned into breakthroughs.
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