IG Drones: Powering India’s Indigenous Drone Revolution with AI and 5G Innovation

India’s drone industry is entering a transformative phase, fueled by policy reforms, defence modernization, smart infrastructure projects, and the push for self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission. Among the startups driving this transformation is IG Drones, a Gurugram-based drone technology company founded in 2018 by Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya (CEO) and Om Prakash (COO). The company focuses on building indigenous drone technology solutions to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers while serving defence, agriculture, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

The Vision Behind IG Drones

The foundation of IG Drones traces back to the founders’ engineering days at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Odisha, where they led Asia’s first student rocketry mission. The initiative received recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was later adopted by ISRO. This milestone reinforced their belief that India has the talent to develop world-class aerospace and drone technologies when nurtured properly.

Inspired by this achievement, the founders launched IG Drones to address operational inefficiencies, foreign technology dependence, and the shortage of skilled drone professionals in India.

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Advanced Indigenous Drone Products

IG Drones Jaga – India’s First 5G-Enabled Drone

IG Drones Jaga is India’s first 5G-enabled AI-powered surveillance drone designed for defence, mapping, infrastructure monitoring, and security applications. It enables real-time high-speed data transmission and enhanced situational awareness.

Kissan – Smart Agriculture Drone

The Kissan drone is designed for agricultural spraying and spreading, supporting precision farming and improved crop productivity.

SKYHAWK and DELTA 400

SKYHAWK supports delivery, surveillance, and mapping operations, while DELTA 400 is engineered for high-precision mapping and industrial inspections.

Comprehensive Drone Services

IG Drones provides surveying, mapping, inspection, power line monitoring, smart city surveillance, mine surveys, pipeline inspection, railway mapping, river mapping, and disaster management services. The company has reportedly served over 500 organizations, including the Indian Army, state governments, and leading corporates.

Operating on a B2B model, IG Drones has achieved 250% year-on-year growth over the past three years and aims to significantly expand its revenue in FY24.

Funding and Global Expansion

In October, IG Drones raised $1 million in its initial funding round led by India Accelerator. The company plans to raise an additional $3 million to strengthen R&D and expand internationally. Currently present in five countries, IG Drones has partnered with global companies such as Korean drone startup iGiS.

Drone Centres of Excellence

IG Drones has trained over 50,000 individuals through its Drone Centres of Excellence, partnering with institutions including IIT Bhubaneswar and IIM Sambalpur. The initiative bridges the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.

Competitive Advantage

Competing with players like Garuda Aerospace, IdeaForge, BonV Aero, and DroneAcharya Aerial, IG Drones differentiates itself by integrating hardware, AI-powered software, drone services, and pilot training under a unified platform.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is IG Drones?

IG Drones is a Gurugram-based drone startup developing AI-powered and 5G-enabled indigenous drone solutions.

2. Who are the founders of IG Drones?

The company was founded by Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya and Om Prakash in 2018.

3. What industries does IG Drones serve?

IG Drones serves defence, agriculture, infrastructure, smart cities, mining, energy, railways, and disaster management sectors.

4. Has IG Drones raised funding?

Yes, the company raised $1 million in its first funding round and plans to raise an additional $3 million.