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  • Emerging Drone Startups In India

    The Drone Industry in India has recently flourished due to various uses in the Defence sectors along with civilian and commercial organizations. One of the major Defence Laboratory in India DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation has invested greatly in the Research and Development of Drones with a focus on the needs of Indian Defence scenarios.

    In India, Revenue in the Drones segment amounts to $23.62 Mn in 2023. The market will show annual growth of 8.12% (CAGR 2023-2027). The drone volume is expected to amount to 100,000 pieces by 2027 and will show a growth of 14.6% in 2024.

    Revenue in the Drones Segment in India from 2014 to 2027
    Revenue in the Drones Segment in India from 2014 to 2027

    Modern drones are easily accessible, and the market is full of brilliant flying machines. If you’re looking to buy a drone, then you have to know the functionalities and features of the drone.

    Drones are of major use in:

    • Assisting aid agencies during humanitarian crises and disaster management,
    • monitoring wildlife activity, animal tagging, and conducting anti-poaching patrols,
    • helping farmers with their fields with a simple bird’s eye view of their field,
    • providing a new perspective to journalists.

    Thus, there is a huge spike in the use of drones in sectors like GIS Mapping, Topographical Surveys, Industrial inspections, Powerline inspections, pipeline inspections, railway line inspections, etc.

    Here is a list of the Top Drone Startups in India which have gained acceleration in the past few years:

    Aarav Unmanned Systems
    Aero 360
    IdeaForge
    CRON Systems
    DeTect Technologies
    Drone Tech Lab
    Indrones Solutions

    Aarav Unmanned Systems

    Founders Vipul Singh, Yeshwanth Reddy, Suhas Banshiwala, and Nikhil Upadhye
    Founded in 2013
    Headquarters Bangalore

    Aarav Unmanned Systems Homepage
    Aarav Unmanned Systems Homepage

    AUS builds autonomous drones that come with ease of operation and can be operated by any user without any specialized training. AUS is the undisputed leader of commercial drones in India as it has served key players across private and public sectors. Aarav Unmanned Systems has also developed and designed Nayan, a quadrotor for developers and researchers.

    AUS claims to be performing 3D mapping & Image Processing, precision agriculture, geographical mapping and survey, aerial photography, disaster/event management, and defense surveillance.

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    Aero 360

    Founders Pragadish Santosh
    Founded in 2017
    Headquarters Chennai

    Aero360 Homepage
    Aero360 Homepage

    Aero 360 provides end-to-end drone solutions for enterprises including Turnkey services, Drone tool kits, Data Processing and analysis, Training, and consulting Drone repair services. It also provides high-resolution aerial images & videos to enable better scoping, assessment, planning, surveying, design, inspection & maintenance decisions.

    It provides extensive local support for repairs & maintenance through a network of drone repair centers for your Drones. The company also provides solutions including data acquisition, processing, and analysis globally through Pilot Partner Network & Centralised Data Processing for your projects.

    IdeaForge

    Founders Ankit Mehta, Rahul Singh, Ashish Bhat, and Vipul Joshi
    Founded in 2007
    Headquarters Mumbai

    IdeaForge Homepage
    IdeaForge Homepage

    IdeaForge was founded in 2007 by Ankit Mehta, Rahul Singh, Ashish Bhat, and Vipul Joshi and is engaged in the development of unmanned aerial systems that offer usability to user-centric innovations and designs. The organization is also a licensed manufacturer of UAVs approved by the Ministry of Defence. It also provides the flexibility to customize products for an array of requirements.

    Its first product, Netra, is a man-portable autonomous UAV for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance of moving and fixed targets. It also offers Netra V series autonomous and a man-portable small unmanned aerial vehicle that weighs less than 3 kgs.

    CRON Systems:

    Founders Tushar Chhabra, Saurav Agarwal and Tomer Ktzenellebogen
    Founded in 2015
    Headquarters Delhi

    CRON Systems Homepage
    CRON Systems Homepage

    A defense technology startup, Cron Systems was founded in the year 2015 by Tushar Chhabra and co-founders Saurav Agarwal and Tomer Ktzenellebogen, which builds Multi-sensor enabled intrusion detection systems and drones, and perimeter defense equipment. It is a leading provider of sensing products and perception software that brings vision to UAVs, automobiles, mapping, security, and other industries to enhance situational awareness.

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    Indian Border Security Force also installed several Cron laser walls along borders to keep a vigil on intrusion attempts across Indian borders. Cron also holds top strategic partners and investors which include YourNest Venture capital, Techstars Adelaide, and Cisco Launchpad. CRON systems offerings also include the Kavach series of advanced multi-sensor scanners and SenseEdge perception software.

    DeTect Technologies:

    Founders Daniel Raj David, Harikrishnan AS, Karthik R, Tarun Mishra, and Krishnan Balasubramanian
    Founded in 2016
    Headquarters Chennai

    Detect Technologies Homepage
    Detect Technologies Homepage

    DeTect Technologies was founded by Daniel Raj David, Harikrishnan AS, Karthik R, Tarun Mishra, and Krishnan Balasubramanian in the year 2016 in Chennai with a vision of providing infrastructure services to the industrial sector including drone-based monitoring of critical infrastructure.

    The company focuses on developing products that help in predicting the maintenance of oil and gas pipelines and predicting leakages. DeTect also develops a semi-autonomous drone called Noctua for the inspection of boilers and other O&G components.

    Drone Tech Lab

    Founders Biswajit Dey, and Ritesh Kanu
    Founded in 2014
    Headquarters Kolkata

    Drone Tech Lab Homepage
    Drone Tech Lab Homepage

    The company Rchobbytech Solutions Private Limited has been greatly functioning and is excelling by offering outclassing products and services. The company manufactures Agricultural Drones, Pesticide Spraying Drones, Crop Monitoring Drones, Surveillance Drones, Drones Cameras, and Photography Drones.

    Being a service provider, the company has gained expertise in offering Drone Manufacturing, Aerial Photography, Surveillance Drone, and Digital Photography services to customers. The company has also gained expertise in offering Drone Manufacturing, Aerial Photography, Surveillance Drone, and Digital Photography services to customers.

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    Indrones Solutions

    Founder Pravin Prajapat
    Founded in 2015
    Headquarters Mumbai

    Indrones Homepage
    Indrones Homepage

    The company provides intelligent data using drones. Data collected from a drone’s view using required sensors help you to take a necessary decision about your construction project, industrial premise, historical architecture, agricultural field, or any other land. Indrones solutions also like to consider UAVs as a tool that can be used, by soldiers to gather real-time situational awareness, by a surveyor to get better data, by a farmer to assess crop health, and by filmmakers to bring in shots that were never possible before.

    While being a revolutionary tool, UAVs also need to be easy to use, affordable, and most importantly, reliable, and safe. The sensors in drones can estimate dimensions like the breadth and height of any structure like a water tank or warehouse giving us an approx idea about the volume.

    Conclusion

    Innovation has made us believe that great things can happen and will happen. People around the world are innovating new and exciting things that will make our lives easier. Every entrepreneur has a firm belief to make this world a little better. This has led to some exciting and emerging innovations. Drones are one of them. Be ready to get a parcel delivered to your doorstep by a drone in the future. Isn’t it exciting? This has given rise to a lot of startups that investing their time and energy in making wonderful drones. Let’s wait and watch what new device or machine gets innovated in the future.

    FAQs

    Are drones allowed in India?

    UIN for drones mandatory: No drone can be owned or operated in India unless it has been allotted a Unique Identification Number (UIN), which will be issued by the DGCA.

    Are drone cameras banned in India?

    According to India’s national aviation authority, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, flying a drone is legal in India, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations listed below before doing so.

    Are drones worth buying?

    If you wish to enhance your photos and/or videos, are looking for unique ways to simplify the way you do business, or are just searching for a fun weekend project, then a drone may be worth your time and money. The decision to purchase your very own drone can be difficult, especially if you’re on a budget.

    Do I need a license for a drone in India?

    All drones except those in the Nano category must be registered and issued a Unique Identification Number (UIN). A permit is required for commercial drone operations (except for those in the Nano category flown below 50 feet and those in the Micro category flown below 200 feet).

  • Top 9 Leading Drone Delivery Startups in the USA

    Use of drones for getting materials across difficult terrains is a familiar picture to all of us. The usage of drones can be dated back to World War 1 where they have carried out their respective tasks in unimaginable terrains in the most efficient manner. Over the last few years, drones have become an important part of many businesses like photography and delivery systems.

    Drones have especially become popular when it comes to packaging delivery operations as it saves a lot of money on manpower, operations and maintenance. Moreover, it also reduces the room for mistakes. It is expected that global package delivery operations will be valued at over 6000 million dollars by the end of 20206, growing at a rate of 53% every year from 2021 to 2026.

    In view of these dazzling statistics, several drone delivery startups have mushroomed globally in a very short span of time. This article will look at the drone delivery startups that are based in the United States.

    1. Mighty Fly
    2. UPS Flight Forward
    3. Volansi
    4. Matternet
    5. Flirtey
    6. Zipline
    7. Shield AI
    8. Google Wing
    9. Ware

    1. Mighty Fly

    Founder: Manal Habib, and Scott Parker

    Founded: 2019

    Mighty Fly Drone
    Mighty Fly Drone

    Founded in 2019, Mighty Fly delivers supplies to medicines, spare parts, and the mining and gas industries. Apart from delivering goods to remote locations with the help of heavy cargo aircraft, they also provide customised drone services.

    This drone delivery startup was founded by Manal Habib, and Scott Parker and has its headquarters in San Francisco. They hope to restructure the ways in which logistics were perceived through efficient designs and plans in a cost-effective manner.

    2. UPS Flight Forward

    Founder: Myron Scott Wright

    Founded: 2019

    UPS Flight Forward Drone
    UPS Flight Forward Drone

    UPS Flight Forward is a drone delivery service by UPS that focuses primarily on delivering medical supplies to different regions across the United States. They have expanded their base by partnering with various other similar firms like Matternet, CVS, WingCopter etc so as to make the most out of this next-generation technology.

    3. Volansi

    Founder: Hannan Parvizian and Wesley Zheng

    Founded: 2015

    Volansi Voly 50
    Volansi Voly 50

    One of the top drone delivery and aerial logistics company Volansi is based in California and was founded by Hannan Parvizian and Wesley Zheng in 2015. They are specialised in delivering shipments over long ranges. Since they have fixed delivery routes, the customers can get their deliveries within a very short span of time.

    Their long-range services have helped in expanding drone delivery services even to very remote areas. Recently they released VOLY 50 series, which is an unmanned, multi-role, VTOL aircraft that has a better flight range and flexible payloads.

    4. Matternet

    Founder: Andreas Raptopoulos

    Founded: 2011

    Headquartered in California, Matternet offers completely automated drone services that are available on-demand. Their drones are completely powered by batteries. They were the first ones to power vaccine drone delivery in the US.

    Matternet has developed easy-to-use stations across operational routes so as to ensure proper battery exchange and automated payload. They have received total funding of USD 31,140,701 as of October 2021.

    5. Flirtey

    Founders: Ahmed Haider, Matthew Sweeny, and Tom Bass

    Founded: 2013

    Flirtey Drone
    Flirtey Drone

    Founded by Ahmed Haider, Matthew Sweeny, and Tom Bass, Flirtey provides an independent drone delivery service to deliver mail, food and medicines. It was founded in 2013. They use automated drones. This small step has saved the startup a lot of money that would have otherwise been spent on cumbersome logistics and operations.

    Apart from their path-breaking vision, they are also the first startup to carry out an FAA-approved drone delivery in the US. They are also the first ones to have a commercial drone delivery service in the US as well.

    6. Zipline

    Founders: Keenan Wyrobek, Keller Rinaudo and Will Hetzler

    Founded: 2014

    Zipline Drone
    Zipline Drone

    Zipline is one of the most popular drone delivery startups in the US. They are known for their automated drones that carry out the delivery of blood and other important medical supplies.

    They have a network of hospitals that are in turn connected to the patients who will require these supplies on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. These deliveries are carried out by leveraging proprietary fixed winged drones. It was founded in 2014 by Keenan Wyrobek, Keller Rinaudo and Will Hetzler.

    7. Shield AI

    Founders: Ryan Tseng and Brandon Tseng

    Founded: 2014

    Shield AI Drone
    Shield AI Drone

    Founded in 2014, Shield AI is headquartered in San Franciso. They manufacture autonomous drones that are used for patrolling and surveillance. They have also developed a deep neural network-based system that suits them best for battlefield applications. They primarily cater to first respondents and law enforcement personnel.

    8. Google Wing

    Founder: –

    Founded: 2018

    Wing Drone
    Wing Drone

    The Wing is a subsidiary of Alphabet that provides drone delivery services over small ranges. They are the first ones to receive air carrier certification from FAA. Their drones can carry small packets that weigh less than 3.1 pounds. They ensure that the customers don’t come into contact with these drones by delivering packages 20 feet above the ground.

    9. Ware

    Founders: Ian Smith and Joseph Moster

    Founded: 2019

    Ware Drone
    Ware Drone

    Founded by Ian Smith and Joseph Moster, Ware focuses on self-flying autonomous drones. They have blended their expertise in robotics and machine learning for better delivery experiences. They have connected various distribution centres with respective warehouses so as to make the process of delivery smooth.

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    Conclusion

    Drone delivery package systems have paved the way for the inception of many startups in the United States of America. Apart from the growth of technology and required logistics, the government is also very supportive of the developments. Various rules and regulations that ensure the safety and security of the people associated with this system encourage better research and innovation in this region.

    Apart from that distribution is an inexhaustible area which only expands with the passage of time. In that case, there will not be any shortage of funding as well. If you look at all the startups that were mentioned above, each one of them is extensively funded by multiple investors which is evidently reflected in the kind of work that they do. The drone delivery system is a budding area of technology that has the potential to reduce global geographical disparity.

    In our attempts to create a global village out of this world, the strengthening of drones and related AI platforms is of prime importance. However, it is also to be noted that the technology that serves the people through drones can also be misused for various illegal activities. Hence, while research and development in this area are encouraged, it is also important to institute appropriate checks and balances. In that way, this budding technology can benefit the whole of humanity.

    FAQs

    What is the biggest drone delivery company?

    UPS Flight Forward, DHL Parcelcopter, Wing, Matternet, Zipline, Flytrex, and Flirtey are some of the leading drone delivery startups.

    Which company started drone delivery?

    Wing by Alphabet was the first company that launched its commercial drone delivery service in October 2019.

    What companies are leading drone technology?

    DJI, Yuneec, Skydio, and Kespry are some of the leading drone companies in the world.

    Is drone delivery the future?

    Yes, Drones have proven to be great for many logistics companies around the world. In the near future, we might witness drones delivering medicines, food and much more.

  • How Google’s Wing Will Revolutionise Drone Delivery?

    Our world is nothing less than a Sci-Fi movie, thanks to the technologies among which we are living and also those that are getting invented.  Every day we get to see new technological inventions to make our life easier. Twenty years ago no one would have believed that we would get our delivery packages through a kind of robot that can fly and can be controlled by a remote. In the present time, it is the reality.

    Technology has evolved in such a way, that nothing seems impossible now. From robots to drones every invention is coming in handy these days. In this article, we will talk about Google’s Wing and how it is going to change the way of drone delivery. So let’s get right into the business.

    “Drones can be useful tools, and I am all about useful tools. One of my mottos is ‘the right tool for the right job.” -Martha Stewart

    What Is Drone Delivery?
    Benefits of Drone Delivery
    What Is Google Wing?
    How Google Is Revolutionising Drone Delivery Service?
    Current Situation of Drone Delivery
    Top Companies Providing Drone Delivery Services

    What Is Drone Delivery?

    As mentioned before, a drone is a small aerial vehicle that can be controlled by a remote or software-controlling system and doesn’t need a human pilot to function. Now, coming to drone delivery, it basically means delivery done through these aerial vehicles. Drone delivery is used to deliver small packages to consumers. With the help of these drones, groceries, takeaways and medicines can be delivered.

    The drones used in this process consist of batteries that are rechargeable and also have 4 to 8 propellers. These drones can be controlled by AI technology or remote and they have some unique features as well.

    These drones are capable of avoiding collisions while flying with other drones; they have smart landing technology and navigate their way to the said location without any problems.

    Benefits of Drone Delivery

    The evolution of technology has led to a position that now you can receive your delivery through an aerial vehicle but the reason why people are getting interested in this is because of their benefits. Some of the benefits of Drone Delivery are:

    • These deliveries through drones can be lower costs.
    • They are quite efficient and delivery can be done without any bumps on the roads, literally.
    • The delivery can be fulfilled instantly as it takes less time.
    • It is environmentally friendly as natural fuels are not needed for the fulfilment of the operations.
    • The number of accidents will be reduced on the road if drones are used for deliveries.

    What Is Google Wing?

    Google’s Wing is mainly a subsidiary company of Alphabet Inc. that provides drone-based delivery technology to its customers. The company was founded in the year 2012 and the first drone delivery was successful in the year 2014.

    Google Wing
    Google Wing

    The Wing is offering delivery drone services through which one can shop from the nearby stores in their cities and get their packages delivered to them through drones in just minutes. This is not only making buyer’s life easier but also helping local businesses.

    How Google Is Revolutionising Drone Delivery Service?

    The first and foremost aim of Google Wing is to make this service available for everyone and everywhere. They are trying to make a drone delivery system in a way that anyone can get access to the drone delivery option and drones can be used to deliver packages anywhere. Through this service, Wing is mainly trying to empower small local businesses.

    There are various companies apart from Google that are providing drone delivery services. However, not everyone is able to fulfil its promises of delivering packages successfully and at a perfect time. The wing is transforming that, it is successfully delivering packages on time. Wing can be seen operating in the cities of Australia like Canberra and Logan, in the cities of United States and in the city of Helsinki which is in Finland.

    Now one can get their delivery from shop to directly their homes with the help of drones. Wing has already completed its 100,000 delivery milestone in the year 2021.

    With the ongoing pandemic, Wing not only is helping in keeping the virus from getting spread but also it is good for the environment as well as natural fuels or gases are not being used. The wing is about to launch its service in Dallas-Fort, USA, where a number of suburban homes can be found. The wing is said to complete 1000 orders per day.

    Current Situation of Drone Delivery

    As per reports, almost 2000 drone delivery is happening every day around the world. Apart from small packages, drones are delivering vaccines, medical supplies, food, electronics and even blood transfusions.

    Drone delivery companies are said to receive over $1 billion in funding combined in the past few years. With the sword of Covid-19 hanging around our neck, the concept of social distancing is still here. Therefore, drones are coming in handy in this situation. By 2026, the drone delivery market is expected to reach $5.6 billion.

    Top Companies Providing Drone Delivery Services

    Apart from Wing, there are a few companies that are providing drone delivery services to their customers and they are:

    Amazon

    Amazon launched its drone delivery service called Prime Air which promises to complete the delivery in just 30 minutes. It has already received approval from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

    Fed-Ex

    This US-based company collaborated with Wing to fulfil the delivery orders of e-commerce and logistics with the help of drones.

    UPS Flight Forward

    This one is another US-based company that came into existence in 2019 and is offering drone-based delivery.

    DHL

    DHL collaborated with EHang, one of the biggest and world-known AAV companies to deliver packages through drones in some cities of China.

    Flytrex Aviation Ltd.

    Flytrex first launched its services in Iceland and it delivers food from restaurants and medical supplies as well. Flytrex is based in Israel.

    Drone Delivery Canada

    This drone delivery Service Company is based in Canada and provides its service to various sectors like E-commerce, healthcare, pharmaceutical and others.

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    Conclusion

    Drones itself is a magnificent technology that is bringing a revolutionary change in the delivery industry of the world. And it looks like Google is all set to revolutionise drone delivery services with its Wing. It will be exciting to see how Wing will transform the last-mile delivery services. Some of the top companies are also including their name in providing these services to their consumers. It is just a matter of time before drone delivery service will become one of the prime ways of delivery.

    FAQs

    Does Google own Wing?

    Wing is a subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet. Wing is a company that provides drone delivery services.

    Do Wing drones have cameras?

    Yes, Wing drone does have cameras that are low res black and white cameras used to navigate and avoid obstacles.

    Where does Google Wing deliver?

    Google Wing is currently operating in 3 countries Australia, the US, and Finland.

  • The Role Of Drones In The Upcoming Future

    The COVID-19 pandemic has created a big problem not only for the people but a bigger problem for the government of the respective countries of the world. This pandemic has now led to so many deaths in the whole world and that too due to its wide spread of virus by the physical contact. Now, government of the countries are trying to have the social distance within the society and trying to resolve the problem of group working so that people can work with minimum or without physical contact. On looking in this case, many experts are saying that drones can play a key role by helping people in different ways to prevent further spread of the corona virus outbreak and any other upcoming pandemic in the future. So, let us see the complete report on the role of drones in the upcoming future.

    Role of drones in the working sectors

    1) Drones as a Surveillance device

    Drones as a Surveillance device
    Drones as a Surveillance device

    All the government authorities across the world are trying to prevent the spread of the virus. This can be only possible by reducing the people contact (group of bulk interactions). For this, most of the countries are imposing the ban of mass gatherings in order to ensure a social distancing which can only limit physical contact and can help in the wide spread of such pandemic in the upcoming future.

    Drones can help the police and the security officials to monitor the people’s movement and social gatherings. Police and the security officials will be helped by eliminating such gatherings from the society which will eventually decrease the risk to society.

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    2) Drones as a Broadcast device

    Police and security authorities can also use drones for any type of broadcast messages and information for any type of measures taken for the betterment of the society like the lockdown or anything else. This can work effectively especially in the rural area where, there is a lack of technology resources and any type of open communication channels for health information or anything related to their betterment. Drones equipped with loudspeakers can be used for making any type of public announcements for any type of necessary precautions or for making social-distancing or even for wearing the mask if found outside the home. Let us make you know that the countries like China and many European countries are using drones for broadcasting messages to public while doing surveillance.

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    3) Drones as a Medicine and Grocery Deliveries device

    Drones as a Medicine and Grocery Deliveries device
    Drones as a Medicine and Grocery Deliveries device

    During this pandemic, we have seen the global lock-down in the whole world. The people are not even allowed to move outside even for the shopping of the daily utility materials. People are having fear in having any type of medical help. So, in this case drones can help in the delivery of any essential good without any physical contact or it can help in taking up the samples for any type of test required by anyone in the society.

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    Not only this, doctors and hospitals will be helped in any type of medical supplies and laboratory testing and also drones can be the safest and fastest ways to deliver medical supplies and transport samples from hospitals to laboratories. One of the live example was seen in Wuhan, the epicenter of the pandemic, where drones were used to deliver medical supplies in the hospital.