Drones Businesses for Sale and Investment

Headline: Drone company building indigenous tactical FPV drones for defense, police, and paramilitary customers; currently seeking investment. - Product lineup: Tactical FPV strike/ISR drones (Advik, Trikaal, Tez) for rapid-deploy missions; kamikaze & interceptor drones for point-defence and neutralisation; surveillance ISR drones (Elevate Z1, T1, V1) with thermal and zoom cameras; agricultural spray drone (Krishi Karma); and Drone Experience Arenas plus pilot/unit training. - Customers & contracts: Active deployments with 25+ Army regiments, police and paramilitary units, pipeline of INR 25 cr+ and an MoU with Israel’s UAV Dynamix for 10,000 drones. - Traction & credibility: 5,000+ drones sold, 35 Drone Arenas operational, wins including Army Him-Dronathon (17,000 ft), media coverage (Shark Tank India, TEDx, KBC, Zee TV) and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024. - Technology & IP: 26 patents filed (8 granted) demonstrating proprietary drone tech, with NABL-certified testing and multi-terrain validation from -20°C to 50°C for rugged defense performance. - Business model & margins: Product sales (defense & civilian), services (training, Drone Arenas), and consumables/after-sales support, asset-light scaling via contract manufacturing and joint development units (JDUs). The gross margin of the business is around 50%. - Team & capacity: 40 employees with manufacturing scalability through partnerships, enabling rapid scale-up for mass production and fulfilment of large defense orders. - Revenue drivers & monetization: Hardware sales (tactical, kamikaze, ISR, agri-drones), recurring revenue from training, maintenance, software/firmware updates, and large-volume MoU/contract fulfilments. - Risk-mitigants & market fit: Proven field performance in extreme environments, existing defense endorsements and regulatory certifications reduce procurement risk and accelerate adoption in homeland security and precision agriculture markets.

Component manufacturing company specializing in piping connectors and drone parts for the defense sector. - Currently major revenue is being generated through manufacturing of metal parts for pipes and its connectors. - Currently serving 7 active clients within Kolkata with a high repeat business rate. - Operates on a B2B model, supplying to industrial buyers and drone manufacturers. - Looking to expand operations across more states and onboard additional buyers. - Registered with the MCA and fully compliant with regulatory norms.

The business designs and manufactures drone hardware and offers aerial data services to industries and government agencies. - Hardware products contribute 70% of total revenue and include fixed-wing, VTOL, and multirotor drones, along with USVs (autonomous survey boats) for underwater mapping. - These are used by infrastructure companies, renewable energy providers, mining consultants, and defense for tasks like land surveys, utility inspections, infrastructure monitoring, and bathymetry. - Drone-as-a-service (DaaS) accounts for 30% of revenue, offering aerial surveys, inspection services, construction monitoring, and disaster response. Clients include L&T, Tata Projects, Reliance, Mahindra Susten, and multiple government agencies. - The business generated INR 5.6 crore in revenue this year, with an average growth of 1.8x year-on-year over the last three years. It is projecting INR 44 crore in revenue within the next three years. - It has served over 70 unique clients and contributed to major projects such as metro mapping (Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhopal, Indore), Swamitva and MIDC surveys, and emergency response during COVID and floods. - The company also offers a proprietary GIS dashboard, a web-based drone data visualization platform used for land record management, construction monitoring, and geospatial analysis by clients like Sangli Municipal Corporation and Indospace. - It owns more than seven proprietary technologies, including drone hardware models and GIS tools. - The promoters bring 17 to 35 years of experience across IT, civil engineering, and software development. - The company is now seeking to raise INR 8 crore to invest in product IP, AI development, software platforms, and team expansion. - It competes with leading Indian drone tech companies such as IdeaForge and Garuda Aerospace. - The business holds a valid GST certificate, Factory License and a Certificate of Incorporation.

Drone manufacturing project in the ideation stage, targeting the agriculture sector for initial market entry. - Future plans include scaling operations to participate in government tenders and supplying drones for defense applications. - Promoted by individuals with over 6 years of experience in the ISP and infrastructure industries, bringing relevant technical and operational expertise. - Business is currently unregistered; formal registrations and setup will commence once a strategic partner or investor is onboarded. - Seeking early-stage investment to initiate product development, regulatory compliance, and go-to-market planning for the agriculture segment.

Key highlights: - Market leadership: The company manufactures 25% of India’s total drone output, establishing itself as a clear leader in the domestic market. - Sustained profitability: Consistently profitable over the last three years, maintaining a healthy 17% profit after tax (PAT) margin and a strong 24% EBITDA margin, reflecting sound financial management and operational efficiency. - Strategic partnerships: Long-standing collaborations with major organizations such as HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) and DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), enhancing credibility and industry integration. - Robust order pipeline: An active order book exceeding INR 300 crore, providing clear visibility on future revenue streams and business sustainability. - Manufacturing capacity: Capability to produce over 1000 drones annually, enabling the company to meet growing market demand efficiently. - Experienced leadership: Each founder brings over 10 years of specialized experience in the drone and aerospace industry, driving innovation and strategic direction. - Primary clientele: Focused on serving critical sectors such as defense and agriculture, positioning the company in high-priority markets with long-term potential. - Regulatory compliance: Fully compliant with all necessary legal and statutory requirements, including GST registration and formal incorporation, ensuring smooth operations and governance. Achievements and traction: - Achieved over 10 lakh cumulative flight hours, a significant operational milestone demonstrating reliability and performance. - Sold more than 3,000 drones across India, achieving widespread adoption across multiple sectors and geographies. - Established a pan-India presence, successfully catering to diverse industries and expanding regional market reach. - Submitted 23 patents, underlining the company’s commitment to research, development, and innovation. - Awarded 19 patents, recognizing the company’s technological advancements and intellectual property strength. - High growth in sales due to an increase in market share in the industry. - High-value transactions and clients allow us to operate with a lean workforce.

Start-up India-certified drone technology company poised for growth in defense, aerospace, and industrial services sectors. Business also has required registration certificates. - Innovative use of eVTOL unmanned aircraft systems for critical applications including medical supply delivery in healthcare and precision agriculture. - Extensive collaborations with government entities and private sector leaders such as Indus Towers and Fidrox Technologies. - Participated in Central Government projects and honored with a state-level best startup award from the Indian Agriculture Department. - Featured in a NABARD case study for significant advancements in India’s agricultural practices through drone technology. - Strategic business model emphasizes a balanced approach with 40% revenue from Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) and 60% from product development and sales. - Dedicated R&D efforts seeking investment to further enhance capabilities in drone technology, bolstered by a compact team of 15 skilled employees.

Based in Rajahmundry, the company specializes in providing innovative drone-based solutions tailored for industrial and commercial applications. - Focused primarily on agriculture, infrastructure, and defense sectors, the firm is positioned to revolutionize labor-intensive industries with cutting-edge technology. - The company has established strong client relationships with prestigious organizations, including Angaru University, ITC, Agri DNA, Shresta Farms, and individual farmers, demonstrating versatility in its client base. - Operating on a monthly project execution revenue model, the business efficiently capitalizes on ongoing and repeating projects, ensuring a steady revenue stream. - The firm has inked multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with partners to expand its reach and capabilities, including a recent agreement with a defense company, indicating growth potential in this sector. - Currently handling two significant in-hand projects in defense and agricultural spraying, the company showcases its capacity to manage diverse and complex assignments. - Design and assembling is in-house but the manufacturing is outsourced. - Currently delivering 3-4 defense projects and several seasonal agricultural projects annually, ensuring a diverse project portfolio.

The business is located in Paratwada near Amravati, Maharashtra. - We are in the business of making defence aerospace systems. - Planning to launch 2 products first. They are already in the idea phase. Products will be drones and autonomous combat cars. - Currently there are no employees except founders. - In the process of getting the industrial license. Business has an incorporation certificate. - Will set up our own factory soon after funding. - Govt will be our main client. - Promoter has the required skills and knowledge in the aerospace sector.