TANGERANG, JurnalPost.com – The DreamPalm Research Team from the Vocational School of IPB University introduced their precision agricultural drone innovation at the INDOGRITECH (Indonesia Agriculture Technology) Expo 2026 held from 4–7 November 2026 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD, Tangerang.
During the exhibition, the team displayed a physical prototype of the DreamPalm drone, which was developed to support the use of technology in oil palm plantation management. This innovation combines unmanned aerial vehicle technology, multispectral cameras, and artificial intelligence to assist in monitoring crop conditions more accurately.
The presence of DreamPalm is part of an effort to showcase university research results aimed at addressing the needs of the modern agricultural sector, particularly in improving the efficiency of crop monitoring and handling in plantation areas.
Integrating Drone Technology, AI, and Multispectral Cameras
DreamPalm is an innovation based on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology, designed by integrating various components ranging from multispectral cameras and artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence/AI) to navigation and flight control systems.
This technological integration was developed to support the collection and analysis of data regarding crop conditions and plantation land.
Through multispectral sensing and image processing technology, the DreamPalm system is designed to help identify crop conditions, map areas requiring attention, and support more targeted spraying using the spot sprayingconcept.
This approach is expected to help plantation managers identify areas that require attention based on data analysis results, allowing for more precise interventions.
The development of DreamPalm does not focus solely on the drone hardware. The research team also designed a system that connects the data acquisition process, crop condition analysis, target location determination, and result monitoring through a digital platform.
The Head of the DreamPalm Research Team, Dr. Inna Novianty, S.Si., M.Si., explained that the development of this innovation aims to provide a more precise crop monitoring and handling system through the integration of various technologies.
"We want to develop technology that is not only capable of identifying crop conditions but also linking those analysis results to field interventions. Thus, the use of this technology is expected to help make plantation management more effective, measurable, and data-driven," she explained.
DreamPalm Prototype Introduced to Exhibition Visitors
During the INDOGRITECH Expo 2026, the DreamPalm Research Team presented a physical drone prototype so that visitors could see the design and form of the technology currently under development.
This participation served as an opportunity for the team to introduce their research results to the public while opening a space for discussion regarding the potential use of UAV technology in the plantation sector.
Throughout the exhibition, the DreamPalm prototype attracted attention from visitors of various backgrounds, ranging from students and investors to government agencies and representatives of domestic and international industries.
The diverse feedback and discussions that emerged provided input for the development of the technology, particularly regarding user needs, opportunities for field implementation, and the possibility of collaboration with various parties.
For the research team, direct interaction with visitors was also an important part of introducing the potential of the technology being developed while understanding the needs of the agricultural industry.
Industry Partners Encourage Testing and Technology Refinement
The development of DreamPalm has also attracted the attention of industry partners, one of which is PT Indonesia Aero Camera (IAC), which operates in the field of unmanned aerial vehicle technology.
IAC views the development of DreamPalm as an effort to expand the use of UAV technology to meet the needs of the agricultural sector.
"Collaboration in developing innovations like DreamPalm provides a space to bridge user needs with the development of UAV technology. We hope this development continues through testing and refinement so that the resulting technology is increasingly ready for use," stated a representative from PT Indonesia Aero Camera.
Support for the development of this innovation also came from the Cibubur Aeromodelling Club (CAC).
This community believes that aeromodelling and UAV technology have broad potential for use, including supporting various activities in the agricultural sector.
"The development of DreamPalm shows that aeromodelling and UAV technology can be directed to support broader needs, including the agricultural sector. We hope that collaboration between universities, industry, and communities can continue to be strengthened so that this innovation can grow and provide real benefits," said a representative from CAC.
Input from industry partners and the community is expected to be part of the refinement process for DreamPalm before the technology can be applied more broadly.
Supported by the IPB PRIME STeP Program 2026
The development of DreamPalm received support through the PRIME STeP (Promoting Research and Innovation through Modern and Efficient Science and Techno Park) Innovation Development Program of IPB in 2026 as well as support from LP2AI IPB.
This funding and facilitation support is one of the factors driving the development of the technology, testing, and dissemination of research results to the public and industry players.
Through this program, research results within the university environment are expected to be continuously developed so that they are increasingly aligned with user needs and have the opportunity to be utilized in a real-world context.
Dr. Inna Novianty and the research team from the Vocational School of IPB University continue to push for the development of DreamPalm through technological refinement and the strengthening of cooperation with various stakeholders.
Participation in the INDOGRITECH Expo 2026 was also utilized to expand networks, introduce the potential of the innovation, and build communication with parties interested in the development of agricultural technology.
Moving forward, DreamPalm still requires technological strengthening, testing, and validation so that its capabilities can be assessed according to the operational needs of plantations.
Through this innovation, the DreamPalm Research Team of the Vocational School of IPB University hopes that technology developed within the university environment can contribute to the transformation of the plantation sector toward a more precise, efficient, and sustainable agricultural system.
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