According to @ai_darpa, AI-powered drones are transforming vertical strawberry farms by autonomously patrolling factory environments, using advanced detection models to identify blossoms and fruits in real time. These intelligent systems forecast harvest volumes, avoid obstacles without human input, and push actionable data for logistics optimization, significantly reducing risks of undetected plant issues and potential multi-million dollar losses in crop yields (source: @ai_darpa, Jan 2, 2026). The integration of AI and drones automates precision agriculture, empowering vertical farm operators with data-driven insights for better supply chain management and operational efficiency.