Bantul. a creative collaboration between the technology firm Frogs Indonesia and the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at the Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Jogjakarta illustrates how art and technology can harmoniously converge.
The project, entitled “Art on Drone”, embeds distinctive Nusantara (archipelagic Indonesian) cultural motifs into the design of the Sekar Agri agricultural drone — a product of Frogs Indonesia geared toward modern farming systems. This partnership underscores how innovation need not discard local identity; instead, it can amplify it.
Commitment to Cultural Identity & Technological Innovation
The initiative was solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, on Thursday, 30 October. By combining the aesthetic values of Nusantara culture with cutting-edge drone technology, the collaborators aim to show that modern agriculture and local heritage can coexist.
Under this scheme, two ISI Jogjakarta students — Sintia Nurul Oktania and Cruz Kyrie Pamangin — painted directly onto the top cover of the Sekar Agri drone, transforming a functional agricultural machine into a canvas for artistic and cultural expression.
Exhibition at Indonesia Drone Expo 2025
The resulted artworks were showcased at the Indonesia Drone Expo (IDE) 2025, held at JIExpo Kemayoran in Jakarta from 28 to 30 October. Through this, the collaborators demonstrated that the drone is not solely a tool for productivity, but also a medium for culture and identity.
Beyond Efficiency: Emphasising Character and Nationhood
As highlighted by Frogs Indonesia CEO Adhitya Chandra on Sunday (2 November): the aim goes beyond efficiency and productivity. They want innovation to reflect character and national identity. Each visual piece painted on the drone cover carries deep meaning and philosophy rooted in Indonesian cultural heritage, reinforcing the message that technology can serve as a platform for artistic and cultural expression.
Why This Matters
- Preserving local culture in a high-tech world: Integrating Nusantara motifs into drone technology counters the narrative that modernization must erase local identity.
- Bridging disciplines: This fusion of fine arts and agricultural tech invites new ways of thinking about design, identity and innovation.
- Inspiring a new generation: By involving students in the process, the project cultivates awareness and pride in cultural heritage among younger creatives and innovators.
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