New Delhi: Scandron Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Indian technology firm Magellanic Cloud, on Monday said it has received certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its agricultural drone.
DGCA granted type certification for Scandron's SNDAG010QX8 drone model, the company said in a statement. Drones designed for agricultural applications such as spraying fertilizers and crop monitoring fall into the small rotorcraft category.
This certification is an important step in Scandron's efforts to provide locally manufactured drone solutions to Indian farmers, in line with the government's 'Make in India' initiative aimed at reducing dependence on foreign technology.
“This milestone underlines our dedication to supporting Indian farmers with advanced, locally manufactured drone solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability,” said Joseph Sudheer Reddy Thumma, Director and Promoter, Magellanic Cloud.
The move comes as India looks to modernize its farming practices and improve crop yields by adopting technology. The government is promoting the use of drones in agriculture to increase efficiency and reduce manual labour. Scandron said it plans to work closely with government bodies to ensure regulations promote innovation while maintaining safety standards in the growing ag-drone market. The company did not disclose financial details or production targets for the certified drone models.
DGCA granted type certification for Scandron's SNDAG010QX8 drone model, the company said in a statement. Drones designed for agricultural applications such as spraying fertilizers and crop monitoring fall into the small rotorcraft category.
This certification is an important step in Scandron's efforts to provide locally manufactured drone solutions to Indian farmers, in line with the government's 'Make in India' initiative aimed at reducing dependence on foreign technology.
“This milestone underlines our dedication to supporting Indian farmers with advanced, locally manufactured drone solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability,” said Joseph Sudheer Reddy Thumma, Director and Promoter, Magellanic Cloud.
The move comes as India looks to modernize its farming practices and improve crop yields by adopting technology. The government is promoting the use of drones in agriculture to increase efficiency and reduce manual labour. Scandron said it plans to work closely with government bodies to ensure regulations promote innovation while maintaining safety standards in the growing ag-drone market. The company did not disclose financial details or production targets for the certified drone models.