DRONE SELECTION FOR AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES WITH INTERVAL TYPE-2 FUZZY COPRAS METHOD

Technological advancements have led to changes in unmanned aerial vehicles, just as in all fields. These vehicles, known as drones, are used in many areas such as mapping, logistics, entertainment, and agriculture. Especially in agriculture, drones are widely used for various purposes such as mapping, detecting weeds, fertilization, and spraying. This situation has increased the market volume of drones and many companies have introduced their products for sale. Agriculture plays a significant role in the development of developing countries, and drone technologies are of great importance in increasing sector productivity. Drone technologies provide transparency and traceability in the cultivation process of products. Therefore, the aim of the study is to determine the selection criteria of agricultural drones for agricultural enterprises and to select the most suitable alternative among the alternatives. Nine criteria were determined through literature review and expert opinion. Seven alternatives from two companies selling in Türkiye were evaluated. Alternatives were analyzed using the Interval Type-2 COPRAS method. As a result of the evaluation by three experts, alternative A2 was determined as the most suitable alternative.