Scandron Receives DGCA Type Certification for Its Agri-Focused Drone.
The agricultural drone features a maximum capacity of 8 liters, weighs 24.5 kg, and can reach a height of 196.86 feet.
Scandron stated that this certification will help expand its market reach, create new revenue streams, and pave the way for its entry into drone manufacturing.
According to analysis, the Indian drone market is projected to grow to $13 billion by 2030.
Drone startup Scandron has obtained the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) type certification for its agritech drone model “SNDAG010QX8”.
Magellanic Cloud, Scandron's parent company, announced this in a regulatory filing with the BSE.
“The certificate, issued to M/s Scandron Private Limited, certifies that the Unmanned Aircraft System “SNDAG010QX8” is of proper design, material, specification, construction, and performance for safe operation,” noted the DGCA’s approval letter.
Under the Drone Rules, 2021, all companies must secure DGCA type certificates to comply with UAV safety, security, and reliability norms. These approvals are granted after comprehensive material, environmental, and operational evaluations.
The DGCA granted the approval on July 5. According to the filing, Scandron’s "drone spraying system" is specifically designed for agricultural and agrochemical spraying and has a maximum capacity of 8 liters.
The DGCA website indicates that the model weighs 24.5 kg and can reach a maximum height of 196.86 feet.
Scandron stated that the approval will allow it to roll out the drone and expand its market presence. The company also said this certification will enable it to develop new revenue streams and support its entry into the drone manufacturing sector.
“This certification will benefit the company by creating new revenue streams and expanding market reach, with a goal to sell 1,000 to 2,000 drones in the coming year as we enter the rapidly growing drone manufacturing market,” noted the filing.
The company believes that entering the drone manufacturing sector will significantly boost its revenue and profits.
Securing the DGCA type approval is also expected to help streamline Scandron’s agritech offerings and effectively target farmers. Additionally, the move will aid in partnering with leading fertilizer companies (LFCs) to deliver drones to self-help groups (SHGs) under the Centre’s ‘Drone Didi’ scheme.
This certification follows Scandron’s previous DGCA type certification for its logistics drone CargoMax 500HE, received four months ago.
Founded in 2022 by Magellanic Cloud’s CEO Arjun Naik, Bengaluru-based Scandron offers a range of drones, including logistics drones, agricultural spraying drones, and custom drones. The company also provides drone-based inspection services for industries like oil and gas and defense.
Scandron competes with companies such as Coromandel-backed Dhaksha, General Aeronautics, and ideaForge, among others.
The DGCA website lists over 69 drones from various companies that have received type certifications.
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