### **Overview** DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Ltd., headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, is a pioneering Indian company operating at the forefront of the drone and geospatial technology ecosystem. Listed on the BSE SME platform (Code: 543713), the company has evolved from a drone pilot training organization into a full-stack drone solutions provider, integrating **manufacturing, training, services, software, data analytics, and defense-grade technology** under India’s **"Make in India"** and **Atmanirbhar Bharat** vision. With a strategic focus on **defense, enterprise, industrial, and agricultural applications**, DroneAcharya has positioned itself as a key enabler of India’s drone revolution and a growing global player in UAV technology. --- ### **Core Business Segments & Offerings** #### 1. **Drone Manufacturing & Product Portfolio** - Has transitioned from training to **indigenous drone manufacturing**, establishing a local production unit in Pune. - Flagship products include: - **AgriVeer**: DGCA-certified multipurpose agricultural spraying drone (10L capacity, Type Certified). - **Yodha Series**: Tactical FPV (First-Person View) drones for defense and security applications, including kamikaze/loitering munitions. - **TURANG**: A heavy-lift RPAS with 12 kg payload capacity for surveillance, transport, and hyper-localized delivery. - **Condor**: Heavy-payload logistics drone (180 kg) co-developed with Volatus Aerospace for Indian and global markets. - Developing advanced systems: tethered drones, SLAM-based inspection systems, and drone-in-a-box solutions. - Focused on **non-Chinese, 100% indigenous technology** in collaboration with RV Connex and Krattworks. #### 2. **Defense & Security Solutions** - A trusted partner of Indian defense forces and central armed police forces. - Secured multiple **defense tenders** from the Indian Army (including Eastern, Southern, and Northern Commands) for FPV drones with night vision, and real-time data transmission. - Conducts ongoing **proof-of-concepts (POCs)** with Indian defense agencies, including in high-altitude areas like Lachung and Pokhran. - Developed **India’s first integrated FPV drone solution** for asymmetric warfare, capable of operation in GPS-denied environments (speed >150 km/h), with swappable payloads (visual, IR, thermal). - Partnered with **Krattworks** (Estonia/Finland) to integrate **GNSS-independent, anti-jamming navigation systems**, enhancing resilience against electronic warfare. - Offers **integrated mission packages**: drones + payloads + AI analytics + operator training. #### 3. **Enterprise & Industrial Applications** - Delivers **drone-as-a-service (DaaS)** across sectors: - **Agriculture**: Crop monitoring, spraying, seed bombing. - **Oil & Gas**: Pipeline inspection, asset monitoring (e.g., ADNOC project in Abu Dhabi). - **Infrastructure**: Road, highway, solar, and windmill inspections. - **Mining & Power**: 3D volumetric surveys, GIS data processing. - **Real Estate & Smart Cities**: Aerial mapping, urban planning. - Launched a **drone-based warehouse management solution** in collaboration with an enterprise partner. - Signed a master contract with **American Blast Systems (ABS)** worth **USD 1.75 million (INR 14.8 crores)** for specialized drone consultancy in the U.S. #### 4. **Drone Training & Education Ecosystem** - India’s **highest-rated DGCA-certified Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO)**. - Trained over **100 batches of DGCA-certified pilots**, reaching **700+ certified pilots** and **200+ defense personnel** by 2025. - Expanding RPTO network to **Delhi NCR, Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Pune, and beyond**, with a target of 4x growth in training centers by FY25. - Offers **NSQF-aligned courses**: drone operation, repair, aerial cinematography, Python for drones, GIS, agri-tech, and payload integration. - Runs a **“Train the Trainer” (TTT)** program with DGCA approval to scale instructor capacity. - Partnerships with: - **IIT Ropar**, **Savitribai Phule Pune University**, **Rashtriya Raksha University**, and **YCMOU** for credit-based degree courses. - **Asian Institute of Technology (Thailand)**, **King Mongkut’s Institute (KMITL)**, **Mariano Marcos State University (Philippines)** for regional drone education. #### 5. **Data Intelligence & GIS Services** - In-house GIS team processes **RGB, Thermal, LiDAR, and Multispectral data** for mining, agriculture, infrastructure, and energy sectors. - Provides **AI-powered analytics** and reporting solutions. - Secured a **UK-based contract worth INR 4.67 crore** for drone data processing. --- ### **Strategic Expansion & Global Reach** #### **Domestic Expansion** - Presence in **Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi NCR**. - Implemented **franchise model** with Wollstone Capital (Switzerland) to set up **30+ RPTOs**; total target: **100 training centers** in India. #### **International Expansion** - Operational in **10+ countries**: USA, UK, UAE, Qatar, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Netherlands, Canada, and Switzerland. - Set up **DRONE ENTRY AERIAL SERVICES – L.L.C. (99% owned)** in **Abu Dhabi (UAE)** for aerial surveys, sales, leasing, and surveillance. - Inaugurated **office at AIT Bangkok**, marking formal entry into Southeast Asia. - Secured **international contracts** in Qatar (oil & gas), Thailand, Philippines, and the UK. - Entered **U.S. market** via partnership with **ABS** and **Volatus Aerospace**, co-producing and branding drones in **Los Angeles** for North and South American markets. - Conducting **market studies and setting up U.S. manufacturing infrastructure** to meet FAA and local certification standards. --- ### **Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations** - **Volatus Aerospace (Canada)**: Technology and distribution partnership for logistics and delivery drones in India. - **American Blast Systems (USA)**: Co-develop and certify **8 drone models** for law enforcement, agriculture, and surveying in the U.S. - **Krattworks (Estonia/Finland)**: Integrate anti-jamming navigation systems for defense drones. - **RV Connex (Global)**: MoU for **100% non-Chinese drones** and joint manufacturing in India and Thailand. - **SISIR Radar**: Technical collaboration to integrate **SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar)** into CubeSat and drone platforms. - **ABS & Zuppa**: Product portfolio expansion and joint branding. - **Gridbots Technologies**: Investment and co-manufacturing of drones and robotic systems. - **EY & IIT Ropar**: World Bank-funded **Nepal Drone Ecosystem Project** to build drone infrastructure. --- ### **Future Roadmap & Vision (2025–2030)** 1. **Short-Term (2025–2026)**: - Strengthen **order book** and **profitability**. - Launch **SLAM-based inspection systems** and **tethered drone platforms**. - Scale **exports** and deepen **defense engagement**. 2. **Medium-Term (2026–2028)**: - Expand presence in **defense**, **enterprise**, and **global markets**. - Launch **drone SaaS platforms** for data analytics and mission control. 3. **Long-Term (2030)**: - Become a **global drone OEM** providing **end-to-end, mission-ready solutions**. - Expand into **data intelligence platforms**, **uninterrupted power systems**, and **customized mission technologies**. - Enter **15 global markets** and scale **international manufacturing and services**. --- ### **Regulatory & Risk Management** - DGCA-certified for **pilot training, RPTOs, and Type Certifications**. - Mitigates risks via: - **Make-in-India sourcing** to reduce foreign dependency. - **Diversified revenue streams** (training, product sales, services, exports). - **Strategic global alliances** for tech access and market reach. - Compliant with evolving drone regulations and policy reforms (e.g., **reduced GST on drones**, **Emergency Procurement Fund** for Indian Army).