Top 7 Indian drone startups participating in Bharat Drone Shakti 2023

Bharat Drone Shakti 2023: The Indian Air Force has joined forces with the Drone Federation of India to tap the potential of Indian drone makers and give a boost to India’s growing drone manufacturing industry. Starting from today, Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 is being held at IAF’s Hindon Airbase at Ghaziabad. 

The Indian Air Force (IAF) heavily utilises Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Its confidence in India's burgeoning prowess in drone innovation is evident through initiatives such as the Meher Baba Swarm Drone competition.

More than 75 drone startups from around the country are participating in the Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 to showcase their innovative designs and cutting-edge technology in survey drones, agriculture drones, fire suppression drones, and tactical surveillance drones. 

Here are seven leading drone startups of India participating in the Bharat Done Shakti 2023 exhibition:

IdeaForge

IdeaForge is a prominent Indian drone startup specialising in the development of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for various applications.

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Known for their cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions, IdeaForge drones are widely used in defence, surveillance, industrial monitoring, and disaster management.

Dhaksha Unmanned Systems

Dhaksha Unmanned Systems is a leading company focused on the design and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

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They cater to defence, law enforcement, and commercial sectors, providing reliable and advanced drones equipped with state-of-the-art features.

Garuda Aerospace

Garuda Aerospace is a distinguished drone startup in India, specialising in aerial data acquisition, drone training, and consulting services.

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They are recognised for their expertise in agriculture, infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, and delivering customised drone solutions to various industries.

Paras Defence and Space Technologies

Paras Defence and Space Technologies is a versatile company involved in the development and integration of defence and aerospace technologies, including drones. They play a significant role in providing defence solutions, including drones for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes.

Asteria Aerospace

Asteria Aerospace is a pioneering Indian drone manufacturer known for developing advanced drones for defence, precision agriculture, mining, and environmental monitoring.

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Their drones are equipped with advanced sensors and data analytics capabilities to cater to a wide range of applications.

Aero360

Aero360 is an emerging player in the Indian drone industry, offering drone solutions for diverse applications such as aerial photography, videography, surveying, and mapping.

They focus on providing reliable and high-quality drones to meet the evolving needs of their clients.

Skylark Drones

Skylark Drones is a drone solutions provider, offering services geared towards empowering businesses with actionable data. Enterprises can use geospatial insights for informed decision-making and enhanced strategies. The startup is committed to extracting further valuable insights from drone-generated data, aiming to optimise client support and facilitate seamless business decision processes.