What we do DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Ltd is India’s pioneer in drone solutions, offering training, defense systems, aerial services, and customized indigenous drones. |
Founded in 2,017 |
Market share India's leading DGCA certified drone pilot training organization with expanding international drone service projects. |
Problem solved Enables advanced drone-based surveying, logistics, surveillance, and GIS data processing solving challenges in mapping, agriculture, defense, and training. |
Top clients or who we serve B2B and B2C clients including educational institutions, defense, agriculture, film industry, and government bodies. |
Key management Mr. Prateek Srivastava (Founder & Managing Director), Mrs. Nikita Srivastava (CFO & Executive Director) |
Our journey and innovations Started in 2017; public listing in 2022; launched indigenous drones; expanded training centers; acquired PYI Technologies; launched AgriVeer agricultural drone. |
Where we operate India with training centers in Pune, Gujarat, IIT Ropar, Jaipur; expanding global partnerships. |
Top products or what we offer Drone pilot training, multi-sensor drone surveys, drone logistics, surveillance, DGCA-certified training, customized drones like AgriVeer and Yodha FPV drones. |
Top brands AgriVeer (multipurpose agricultural drone), Yodha FPV Drone Series, Blueye X3, Blueye Pro drones |
Raw materials needed Specialized drone components and electronics for manufacturing indigenous drones. |
Raw materials supplier Details not specified; supply chain established for indigenous drone manufacturing. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Training revenue is recurring; drone sales and services may be project-based and cyclical. |
Our industry position Pioneer and market leader in DGCA certified drone training and growing in drone surveying and defense solutions. |
Financial highlights Revenue approx INR 34.5 Crores FY 2024-25; net loss INR 13.47 Crores impacted by credit provisions; investing for innovation-driven growth. |
Geographical revenue split Primarily India with emerging international projects; revenue split details not disclosed. |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Innovation in drone tech, new product launches, defense contracts, expansion of training centers and acquisitions. |
Our future plans Scale indigenous drone manufacturing, expand training centers, grow defense and agricultural drone offerings, increase global partnerships. |
Our green promise - |
Our people and values Committed to upskilling individuals through training and a diverse, inclusive work environment fostering innovation. |
Key challenges ahead Near-term financial losses, regulatory compliance, competitive drone market, and scaling manufacturing capabilities. |
Interesting facts Highest private sector DGCA certified drone pilot trainings in India; partnerships with Rashtriya Raksha University and Tata Strive. |
Risks and strategy Mitigating credit losses; investing in R&D; diversifying services; strategic acquisitions to expand technology and market reach. |
