Who flies, builds and buys India's drones?

The free surface of Techadyant's drone research programme — nine deep-dive reports on the industrial base beneath India's drone ambitions.

Which companies build drones in India?

The Atlas tracks 108 companies across India's UAS ecosystem, of which 83 are Indian — OEMs, component makers and suppliers — filterable in the Companies tab with profiles, products and certifications.

How much has India spent on drone procurement?

Disclosed contracts total ₹46,241 crore across 55 operators, led by the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy. The Procurement Intelligence tab shows spend by year and by buyer.

What drone components does India import?

Propulsion, sensors, flight electronics and battery cells are still largely imported. The Component Sovereignty Index rates 6 components as Critical import dependencies, scored against Chinese capability.

How do you get a drone certified in India?

Register for a UIN on DGCA Digital Sky, then obtain type certification through the QCI/NTH scheme (NTH Ghaziabad, ~₹1.5 lakh, 3–6 months), with EMI/environmental testing; defence platforms use CEMILAC airworthiness. The full pathway is on the Regulation tab.

What are the biggest drone business opportunities in India?

The Atlas scores 100 opportunities on the DOSF framework, with 20 rated Build-now — led by autonomy software, counter-UAS and battery/BMS. The Playbook tab covers how to build each venture type.

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