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IG Drones: Meet The Indian Startup That Was Key To Operation Sindoor
- IG Drones played a key role in Operation Sindoor, a recent military operation between India and Pakistan, highlighting the use of drones in defence strategies.
- The startup was founded by Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Om Prakash, Ashish Kumar Jena, and Shuvam Dash in 2018 and has focused on building drones for surveillance, data collection, and monitoring.
- IG Drones secured a significant contract from the Indian Army to deliver VTOL and FPV drones designed for tactical operations and border security.
- The startup's emphasis on indigenisation and custom-designed drone systems helped it win defence contracts, surpassing major players in the industry.
- IG Drones' Skyhawk drone, equipped with 5G technology, endurance of three hours, and 15 km travel range, was tailored for combat zones and border operations.
- The startup's approach to customer engagement, from pitch to deployment, and proactive support, distinguishes it in the market.
- Facing funding challenges in India's deeptech sector, IG Drones aims to raise additional capital to support its growth and expansion.
- While the startup has seen revenue growth due to new defence contracts, it faces competition from listed drone companies ideaForge and DroneAcharya.
- IG Drones has diversified its offerings to include agricultural drones and drone pilot training, besides its defence drone solutions.
- To sustain growth, IG Drones may need to explore partnerships beyond government contracts and collaborate with aerospace and spacetech firms.
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