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The Hyderabad edition · 2026

Dronescompanies in Hyderabad

Agriculture drones, defence drones, commercial drones, mapping & drone data, startups and more: the companies building drones in Hyderabad, Telangana, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

48 company profiles31 with reported revenue5 with recorded fundingOctober 2026 edition
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Recent drones business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 689 drones companies in India, last 24 months: 31 Contracts · 23 funding rounds · 16 M&A deals · 4 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

ContractSupply

Fotokite · client: Garuda aerospace

In another cross-border mandate, the firm advised on an exclusive reseller agreement between Garuda Aerospace and Fotokite US LLC, under which Garuda was appointed as the authorised…

Drone technology
ContractSupply

Redington · client: Garuda aerospace

AMS Legal also advised on a distribution agreement with Redington Limited for the distribution of Garuda Aerospace products within India.

Drone technology
ContractService

Black legend capital · client: Garuda aerospace

The firm further assisted Garuda Aerospace in entering into a consulting agreement with California-based Black Legend Capital LLC for financial advisory, business development support,…

Financial advisory
ContractDefense

Innomet Advanced Materials · client: Bharat dynamics

Simultaneously, the manufacturing firm expanded its footprint within the sovereign defense supply chain by solidifying a separate purchase agreement worth approximately ₹1.05 crore with…

Defense
ContractTechnology

Na · client: Garuda aerospace

The mandates included the preparation of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Garuda Aerospace's proposed Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) Platform, a project valued at approximately ₹1 crore.

Drone technology
FundingSeed

Zerodrag

ZERODRAG, an IIT Delhi-incubated startup, announced it has raised $682K in seed funding.

ContractGovernment

Garuda aerospace · client: Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments

Garuda Aerospace Ltd has secured a work contract from Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Ltd (REIL), a “Mini Ratna” CPSU under the Government of India.

Drone Training / Aerospace
LaunchSHAKTI

Big bang boom solutions

Chennai-based Deep-tech company Big Bang Boom Solutions (BBBS), specialising in defense aerospace and space, has launched its new R&D hub SHAKTI to support its execution capabilities in…

R&D hub
FundingSeries B

Skye air mobility

Skye Air Mobility closed the first tranche of its series B, raising US$9 million to expand its drone delivery network and technology across the country.

Investors AVNM Ventures, Faad capital, Bajaj capital
Drone Delivery
Funding

Kalam labs

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal is in advanced discussions to invest about $1 million (around Rs 9 crore) in space technology startup Kalam Labs, according to people familiar with the…

Investors Deepinder Goyal, Globaz Technologies
Space technology
M&AAcquisition · Completed

LAT Aerospace acquires Sharang Shakti

LAT Aerospace has acquired Sharang Shakti, an early-stage defence robotics startup based in Gurgaon. This is our first move toward building indigenous defence capabilities alongside our…

Defence robotics
LaunchAI-driven doorstep delivery system

Skye air

Skye Air, a Gurugram-based drone delivery company, has launched India’s first AI-driven doorstep delivery system, combining drones with autonomous robots.

Delivery system
LaunchWareView

Vecros

Vecros, a Bengaluru-based robotics startup founded in 2018, Founded by Besta Prem Sai, Founder & CEO, marked its first-ever participation at LogiMAT with the launch of WareView, an…

End-to-end autonomous inventory management solution
Funding

Newspace research and technologies

NewSpace Research and Technologies, which develops kamikaze drones, is expected to raise a $50 million round.

Investors Na
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Reliance industries acquires Asteria aerospace

Recently Reliance has acquired 51.78% stake in drone maker Asteria Aerospace for $3.3 million.

Aerospace
M&AAcquisition · Announced

AFI Unimech acquires Dheya Engineering Technologies

AFI Unimech has increased its equity stake in Dheya Engineering Technologies Private Limited to 30 percent from the earlier 17 percent, significantly deepening the strategic partnership…

Micro Gas Turbine (MGT) Design and System Engineering
Funding

Airbound

Airbound is set to raise around $30 million in a fresh round led by Greenoaks with participation from Lightspeed and other existing investors.

Investors Greenoaks, Lightspeed, Other existing investors
Aerospace
ContractDefense

Zen technologies · client: Ministry of defence

In an exchange filing dated December 4, after market hours, Zen Technologies disclosed that it has secured orders aggregating to Rs 120 crore from the MoD. The mandate covers the…

Defense
ContractSupply

Bharat dynamics · client: Indian army

Shares of Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) are in focus on Tuesday after the state-run defence major secured significant fresh orders worth Rs 2,461.62 crore.

Defense
ContractDefense

Zen technologies · client: Mod

Zen Technologies: Company received ₹108 Cr MoD Contract for Tank Simulators

ContractDefense

Ideaforge · client: Defence Ministry

Ideaforge Technology Ltd (Ideaforge Technology Ltd) has got large work orders. The company has met both of these large order defence ministry.

ContractSupply

Drone Destination · client: Indian army

Drone Destination Limited received three supply orders worth Rs. 3.5 crore from the Indian Army

Defense
ContractSupply

Droneacharya aerial innovations limited · client: Indian army

As per the latest regulatory filings, DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Limited has been awarded a work order worth nearly Rs. 2.6 crores by the Indian Army (Ministry of Defence) for the…

Defence
FundingSeed

Airbound

Airbound, an Indian drone startup, has raised $8.65 million in seed funding led by Physical Intelligence co-founder Lachy Groom, as it begins a drone-delivery pilot with a private…

Investors Physical Intelligence co-founder Lachy Groom, Humba Ventures, Lightspeed venture partners, Tesla
Drone Delivery
ContractSupply

Allen reinforced plastics · client: Bharat dynamics

Jaykay Enterprises Ltd, engaged in high-precision manufacturing for the aerospace, defense, and space tech industries, through its step-down subsidiary Allen Reinforced Plastics Limited,…

Defense and Aerospace
Funding

Endureair systems

EndureAir Systems, a deep-tech UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and aerial robotics firm, has raised Rs 25 crore (about $2.85 million) in funding led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation…

Investors IAN Alpha Fund, IAN Angel Fund
UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and aerial robotics
FundingPre-Series A

Indrajaal

Defence tech startup Indrajaal has raised INR 48 Cr (about $xx Mn) in its pre-Series A round co-led by India Accelerator and Finvolve, along with participation from strategic and…

Defence tech
FundingSeries-C

Big bang boom solutions

Late-stage rounds also saw traction, with Big Bang Boom Solutions raising $29.9 million in Series-C

Military Tech
Funding

Garuda aerospace

In the financial year 2022–23, Garuda Aerospace raised nearly Rs. 20 crore from investors, which took the company’s valuation to Rs. 800 crore.

Drones

Drones companies in Hyderabad, by revenue

Browse drones companies in Hyderabad by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 31 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 31 drones companies in Hyderabad, Telangana that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

Showing 25 of 31

Develops and manufactures guided missiles and allied defense equipment

Drones
₹2,644.79 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
1,105-7% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
56 yr1970
—No postings tracked

Provider of defence training simulators, combat training centers, and anti-drone systems

Military tech
₹1,032.03 crFY 2024-25
+127%2024–2025
666+22% 12 mo to Jul 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
33 yr1993
11postings · last posted Sep 2026

Developer of autonomous, AI-powered counter-unmanned aerial system defense solutions

Drones
₹37.34 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
51LinkedIn · Jul 2026
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Provider of AI-enabled commercial drone system for multiple applications

Drones
₹26.94 crFY 2024-25
+143%2024–2025
30+62% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of drones for agriculture, training, afforestation, and mosquito eradication

Drones
₹20.65 crFY 2024-25
-15%2024–2025
172+76% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Provider of an AI-powered drone data analytics platform

Drones
₹17.98 crFY 2024-25
+27%2024–2025
90-11% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
22 yr2004
0none in 3 months

Provider of bespoke medical aesthetic treatments and rejuvenation plans

Geographic information systems
₹10.74 crFY 2024-25
+31%2024–2025
118LinkedIn · Jul 2026
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Operator of autonomous drone delivery and logistics service platforms networks

Crop tech
₹10.62 crFY 2024-25
-48%2024–2025
37LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and provider of related services

Drones
₹9.19 crFY 2024-25
+98%2024–2025
36LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of loitering munition systems for precision military strike operations

Military tech
₹9.02 crFY 2024-25
-95%2024–2025
53+49% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

Manufacturer of customized drones robots and industrial energy systems

Drones
₹7.46 crFY 2024-25
+379%2024–2025
19+188% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

Manufacturer of agricultural drones for spraying and crop management solutions

Crop tech
₹5.91 crFY 2024-25
-72%2024–2025
44+128% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of hybrid seeds, drone spraying, and remote pilot training

Crop tech
₹3.35 crFY 2024-25
+53%2024–2025
—Not available
3 yr2023
0none in 3 months

Provider of drone technology, robotics, AI crop insights, and pilot training

Crop tech
₹1.98 crFY 2024-25
+148%2024–2025
50LinkedIn · Jul 2026
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Provider of multi-utility drones

Drones
₹1.70 crFY 2024-25
+10%2024–2025
26LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Manufacturer of agricultural drones, pilot training, repairs, and spare parts

Drones
₹1.31 crFY 2024-25
+55%2024–2025
5LinkedIn · Jul 2026
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2025

Manufacturer of unmanned aerial and ground systems for diverse applications

Drones
₹98.72 lakhFY 2024-25
+7%2024–2025
7LinkedIn · Jul 2026
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Provider of drone services

Drones
₹50.03 lakhFY 2024-25
+942%2024–2025
—Not available
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Provider of a commercial re-configurable drone for logistics

Drones
₹46.30 lakhFY 2023-24
+28%2023–2024
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Provider of drone technologies

Drones
₹29.14 lakhFY 2022-23
Not reported
—Not available
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of multi-utility drones for aerial surveys

Drones
₹23.00 lakhFY 2021-22
Not reported
—Not available
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Provider of DGCA approved drone pilot training and aviation services

Drones
₹23.10 lakhFY 2024-25
-3448%2024–2025
13LinkedIn · Jul 2026
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of autonomous drones for defense, industrial, and agricultural applications

Drones
₹16.76 lakhFY 2022-23
+459%2022–2023
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Provider of drone inspection services

Drones
₹15.37 lakhFY 2024-25
Not reported
—Not available
3 yr2023
0none in 3 months

Drone technology and data analytics platform

Drones
₹9.03 lakhFY 2024-25
Not reported
—Not available
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months
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Explore drones companies in Hyderabad by what you are looking for

Find drones companies in India's Hyderabad cluster, including drones for agriculture, commercial drone makers and defence drone manufacturers. Compare drone manufacturing companies by what they build and who they serve.

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Agriculture & crop spraying dronesMilitary & defence drone manufacturersCommercial & industrial drone makersDrone mapping, survey & data analyticsDrone startups in HyderabadDrones companies hiring in Hyderabad

Agriculture & crop spraying drones

Drone makers and service providers for crop spraying, farm analytics and precision farming.

  1. Marut Drones

    Manufacturer of drones for agriculture, training, afforestation, and mosquito eradication

    Drones
    See in list
  2. Drogo Drones

    Operator of autonomous drone delivery and logistics service platforms networks

    Crop tech
    See in list
  3. Vyomik Drones

    Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and provider of related services

    Drones
    See in list
  4. Thanos

    Manufacturer of agricultural drones for spraying and crop management solutions

    Crop tech
    See in list
  5. Sai Surya Agrotech

    Provider of hybrid seeds, drone spraying, and remote pilot training

    Crop tech
    See in list

Military & defence drone manufacturers

Companies building military drones, counter-drone systems and defence training solutions.

  1. Zen Technologies

    Provider of defence training simulators, combat training centers, and anti-drone systems

    Military tech
    See in list
  2. Indrajaal

    Developer of autonomous, AI-powered counter-unmanned aerial system defense solutions

    Drones
    See in list
  3. AVision Systems

    Manufacturer of loitering munition systems for precision military strike operations

    Military tech
    See in list
  4. Cyient Solutions & Systems

    Developer of UAVs for aerial surveillance and target acquisition

    Drones
    Website
  5. ASTROC AS Technology

    Manufacturer of unmanned aerial and ground systems for diverse applications

    Drones
    See in list

Commercial & industrial drone makers

Manufacturers of multi-purpose drones for inspection, delivery and cargo.

  1. Zen Technologies

    Provider of defence training simulators, combat training centers, and anti-drone systems

    Military tech
    See in list
  2. Indrajaal

    Developer of autonomous, AI-powered counter-unmanned aerial system defense solutions

    Drones
    See in list
  3. HC Robotics

    Provider of AI-enabled commercial drone system for multiple applications

    Drones
    See in list
  4. Marut Drones

    Manufacturer of drones for agriculture, training, afforestation, and mosquito eradication

    Drones
    See in list
  5. DigiTele Networks

    Provider of an AI-powered drone data analytics platform

    Drones
    See in list

Drone mapping, survey & data analytics

Providers of aerial imagery, 3D mapping, drone software and data analytics.

  1. Marvel Geospatial

    Provider of bespoke medical aesthetic treatments and rejuvenation plans

    Geographic information systems
    See in list
  2. Thanos

    Manufacturer of agricultural drones for spraying and crop management solutions

    Crop tech
    See in list
  3. Agmay

    Provider of DGCA approved drone pilot training and aviation services

    Drones
    See in list
  4. AkinAnalytics

    Drone technology and data analytics platform

    Drones
    See in list
  5. Drony

    Drone platform offering data acquisition and analysis solutions

    Drones
    See in list

Drone startups in Hyderabad

Recently founded drones companies in Hyderabad.

  1. Indrajaal

    Developer of autonomous, AI-powered counter-unmanned aerial system defense solutions

    Drones
    See in list
  2. Sai Surya Agrotech

    Provider of hybrid seeds, drone spraying, and remote pilot training

    Crop tech
    See in list
  3. Pavaman Aviation

    Provider of drone technology, robotics, AI crop insights, and pilot training

    Crop tech
    See in list
  4. ASTROC AS Technology

    Manufacturer of unmanned aerial and ground systems for diverse applications

    Drones
    See in list
  5. Arka Aerospace

    Provider of a commercial re-configurable drone for logistics

    Drones
    See in list
21 companies in Hyderabad

Drones companies hiring in Hyderabad

Drones companies with open roles.

  1. Zen Technologies

    Provider of defence training simulators, combat training centers, and anti-drone systems

    Military tech
    See in list
  2. HC Robotics

    Provider of AI-enabled commercial drone system for multiple applications

    Drones
    See in list
  3. Marut Drones

    Manufacturer of drones for agriculture, training, afforestation, and mosquito eradication

    Drones
    See in list
  4. Marvel Geospatial

    Provider of bespoke medical aesthetic treatments and rejuvenation plans

    Geographic information systems
    See in list
  5. Drogo Drones

    Operator of autonomous drone delivery and logistics service platforms networks

    Crop tech
    See in list
13 companies in Hyderabad
Mobile reach

Top 4 drones apps from Hyderabad

The most-installed Android apps published by drones companies headquartered in Hyderabad — 1K installs between them. 4 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 4
2

Soaron App

by Soaron

Installs559
Rating—
Last updatedApr 2025
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The business behind the activity

Drones financials in Hyderabad

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 23 drones companies in Hyderabad, Telangana for FY24-25 — 30 of the 48 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 99% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹4,814.55 cr

23 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹799.38 cr

16.6% aggregate margin

are profitable57%

13 of 23 companies

median revenue~₹3.4 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+27%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five99%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹3,353.15 crFY19-2012 filers
₹2,076.96 crFY20-2113 filers
₹3,013.69 crFY21-2218 filers
₹2,866.53 crFY22-2323 filers
₹3,452.91 crFY23-2422 filers
₹4,814.55 crFY24-2523 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 17 companies over three years

+68%
FY22-23₹2,863.75 cr₹389.65 cr net
FY23-24₹3,430.94 cr₹749.76 cr net
FY24-25₹4,798.31 cr₹803.01 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr729% profitable
₹1–10 cr956% profitable
₹10–100 cr580% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr1100% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr1100% profitable

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking7
0–20%2
20–50%3
50–100%2
Doubled+5

19 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +27%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

13profitable
10loss-making
16.6%aggregate margin
0.6%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
HC RoboticsHC ROBOTICS PRIVATE LIMITED+143%₹26.94 cr
Zen TechnologiesZEN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED+123%₹988.45 cr
Bharat DynamicsBHARAT DYNAMICS LIMITED+35%₹3,695.45 cr
Marvel GeospatialMARVEL GEOSPATIAL SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED+31%₹10.74 cr
DigiTele NetworksDIGI TELE NETWORKS PRIVATE LIMITED+27%₹17.98 cr
Marut DronesMARUT DRONETECH PRIVATE LIMITED-15%₹20.53 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
Zen TechnologiesZEN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED26.6%₹988.45 cr
Bharat DynamicsBHARAT DYNAMICS LIMITED14.9%₹3,695.45 cr
Drogo DronesDROGO DRONES PRIVATE LIMITED7.0%₹10.62 cr
HC RoboticsHC ROBOTICS PRIVATE LIMITED5.6%₹26.94 cr
DigiTele NetworksDIGI TELE NETWORKS PRIVATE LIMITED1.4%₹17.98 cr
Marvel GeospatialMARVEL GEOSPATIAL SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED0.5%₹10.74 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Drones15₹3,784.38 cr~₹1.7 cr60%14.2%
Leaders

Largest drones companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Bharat DynamicsBHARAT DYNAMICS LIMITED₹3,695.45 cr₹549.65 cr14.9%+35%
Zen TechnologiesZEN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED₹988.45 cr₹262.95 cr26.6%+123%
HC RoboticsHC ROBOTICS PRIVATE LIMITED₹26.94 cr₹1.52 cr5.6%+143%
Marut DronesMARUT DRONETECH PRIVATE LIMITED₹20.53 cr−₹9.17 cr-44.7%-15%
DigiTele NetworksDIGI TELE NETWORKS PRIVATE LIMITED₹17.98 cr₹25.53 lakh1.4%+27%
Marvel GeospatialMARVEL GEOSPATIAL SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED₹10.74 cr₹5.15 lakh0.5%+31%
Drogo DronesDROGO DRONES PRIVATE LIMITED₹10.62 cr₹73.93 lakh7.0%-48%
Vyomik DronesVyomik Innovations Private Limited₹9.19 cr₹77.87 lakh8.5%+98%
AVision SystemsAVISION SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED₹9.02 cr₹56.99 lakh6.3%-95%
Aries solutionsARIES SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED₹7.46 cr₹4.46 lakh0.6%+379%
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

Industry landscape report

Drones and UAVs Industry Landscape of India

The financials above are one chapter. The full drones landscape of Hyderabad maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the drones landscape of Hyderabad
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Capital & corporate activity

Drones funding and M&A across India

338 recorded equity rounds have gone to 689 drones companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Hyderabad compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months12

US$14.53m

equity rounds, last 24 months60

US$203.38m

raised over five yearsUS$574.59m

261 rounds in India

M&A deals, India16

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into drones in India

amount rounds
$3.9m201817
$5.2m201915
$15m202016
$36m202133
$85m202253
$127m202361
$135m202465
$179m202541
$13m20268

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2025, with US$179.06m across 41 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$15.42m48 rounds · median US$140k
SeedUS$128.12m167 rounds · median US$370k
Series AUS$138.57m25 rounds · median US$3.80m
Series BUS$248.53m18 rounds · median US$4.55m
Series CUS$43.95m3 rounds · median US$7.27m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

DronesUS$299.97m170 rounds · 66 companies
Military techUS$227.42m34 rounds · 12 companies
Logistics techUS$19.96m17 rounds · 3 companies
Energy storage techUS$7.02m6 rounds · 1 companies
Crop techUS$6.27m12 rounds · 3 companies
Professional service robotsUS$4.79m1 rounds · 1 companies
Sports techUS$2.62m2 rounds · 1 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

14Acquisition
2Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Zen technologies7
  2. LAT Aerospace1
  3. Reliance industries1
  4. AFI Unimech1
  5. Adani defence & aerospace1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Sharang Shakti1
  2. Asteria aerospace1
  3. Dheya Engineering Technologies1
  4. General aeronautics1
  5. Anawave Systems & Solutions Private Limited (ASSPL)1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Drones funding in Hyderabad

5 drones companies in Hyderabad have recorded equity funding, US$15.16m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Hyderabad

Meet the people behind drones companies in Hyderabad. 38 of 48 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Hyderabad drones companies by sub-sector

The most common specialisations among drones companies in Hyderabad. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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