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The Karnataka edition · 2026

Dronescompanies in Karnataka

Defence drones, agri drones, survey & inspection, drone delivery, drone software and more: the companies building drones in Karnataka, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

107 company profiles53 with reported revenue27 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 · 25 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.

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
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
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 autonomous delivery logistics firm specializing in blended-wing-body aircraft, today announced $8.65 million in seed funding and a pilot partnership with Narayana Health.

Investors Lachy Groom, Humba Ventures, Lightspeed, senior leaders at Tesla
Logistics/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 Karnataka, by revenue

Browse drones companies in Karnataka by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 53 drones companies in Karnataka that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

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Manufacturer of drones and accessories for defense applications

Military tech
₹131.74 crFY 2024-25
+884%2024–2025
13+29% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Developer of anti-drone solutions and tactical drones

Drones
₹94.59 crFY 2024-25
+379%2024–2025
34LinkedIn · Jul 2026
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Drone and cloud-based solutions provider for inspection of solar PV

Drones
₹28.29 crFY 2024-25
+48%2024–2025
107+67% 12 mo to Jul 2024recorded Jul 2024
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Provider of integrated drone solutions for diverse industry applications

Drones
₹27.51 crFY 2024-25
-51%2024–2025
251-20% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Provider of drone-enabled data analytics for mining, solar, and infrastructure

Drones
₹27.27 crFY 2024-25
+422%2024–2025
122+24% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
11 yr2015
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

Manufacturer of survey grade drone for high precision aerial mapping

Drones
₹19.12 crFY 2024-25
+111%2024–2025
35+75% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of aerial technologies and solutions for agriculture and healthcare

Crop tech
₹16.46 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
101+169% 12 mo to Jun 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Developer of tactical air defence drone systems

Drones
₹9.31 crFY 2024-25
+523%2024–2025
42LinkedIn · Jul 2026
3 yr2023
0none in 3 months

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace Technologies Pvt Ltd is a Bengaluru-based company specializing in UAVs, AI-driven autonomous systems, and advanced defence aerospace technologies

Military tech
₹7.61 crFY 2024-25
+115%2024–2025
72LinkedIn · Jul 2026
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and defence systems

Drones
₹6.95 crFY 2024-25
-7%2024–2025
—Not available
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Provider of drone service solutions for multiple applications

Drones
₹6.09 crFY 2024-25
+16%2024–2025
64LinkedIn · Jul 2026
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of uncrewed aerial systems for military and civilian applications

Drones
₹5.20 crFY 2023-24
-95%2023–2024
536+44% 12 mo to Jul 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
1postings · last posted Aug 2026

Platform offering power electronics products

Drones
₹3.77 crFY 2024-25
-16%2024–2025
34+53% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of agricultural drones providing spraying, seed dropping, and mapping services

Drones
₹3.67 crFY 2024-25
-65%2024–2025
48LinkedIn · Jul 2026
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of drone-based aerial survey and surveillance solutions

Drones
₹3.14 crFY 2024-25
+76%2024–2025
36LinkedIn · Jul 2026
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Platform offering construction monitoring solutions

Drones
₹2.80 crFY 2024-25
+18%2024–2025
60-95% 12 mo to Jul 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Provider of an open-source drone insurance solution

Drones
₹2.46 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
5+0% 12 mo to Feb 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems

Drones
₹2.65 crFY 2024-25
+9%2024–2025
13LinkedIn · Jul 2026
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Developer of AI-enabled drone detection and countermeasure technology platform

Drones
₹2.30 crFY 2024-25
+6%2024–2025
18LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of aerospace components, UAVs and agricultural drones

Drones
₹1.76 crFY 2024-25
+580%2024–2025
11LinkedIn · Jul 2026
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Provider of indigenously designed turbomachinery products and engineering services

Aircraft engines
₹1.72 crFY 2024-25
+64%2024–2025
19LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

AI-driven hardware and software solutions for controlling drones

Drones
₹1.54 crFY 2023-24
+691%2023–2024
5LinkedIn · Jul 2026
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Provider of AI-based drones inspection platform

Drones
₹1.57 crFY 2024-25
+41%2024–2025
18LinkedIn · Jul 2026
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of agriculture and industrial drones, offering related services

Drones
₹1.35 crFY 2021-22
+335%2021–2022
14-13% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles providing surveying, inspection, and mapping services

Drones
₹1.26 crFY 2024-25
+240%2024–2025
28LinkedIn · Jul 2026
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026
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Explore drones companies in Karnataka by what you are looking for

Browse top drones companies in Karnataka, from military and anti-drone makers to agricultural and survey drone builders. You can also find drone startups in Karnataka and drone companies that are hiring.

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Military & defence drone makersAgricultural & crop spraying drone companiesDrone survey, mapping & inspection servicesDrone delivery & logistics companiesDrone software & deep tech companiesDrone retailers & accessories

Military & defence drone makers

Manufacturers of tactical, surveillance and anti-drone systems for defence use.

  1. ZMotion Autonomous Systems

    Manufacturer of drones and accessories for defense applications

    Military tech
    See in list
  2. IIO Technologies

    Developer of anti-drone solutions and tactical drones

    Drones
    See in list
  3. Zulu Defence

    Developer of tactical air defence drone systems

    Drones
    See in list
  4. Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace Technologies Pvt Ltd

    Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace Technologies Pvt Ltd is a Bengaluru-based company specializing in UAVs, AI-driven autonomous systems, and advanced defence aerospace technologies

    Military tech
    See in list
  5. Nextleap Aeronautics

    Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and defence systems

    Drones
    See in list

Agricultural & crop spraying drone companies

Makers of drones for crop spraying, seed dropping and farm analytics.

  1. General Aeronautics

    Developer of aerial technologies and solutions for agriculture and healthcare

    Crop tech
    See in list
  2. Multiplex Drone

    Manufacturer of agricultural drones providing spraying, seed dropping, and mapping services

    Drones
    See in list
  3. Avian Aerospace

    Manufacturer of agriculture and industrial drones, offering related services

    Drones
    See in list
  4. Krushaka Unmanned and Airborne Solutions

    Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and provider of related services

    Drones
    See in list
  5. GR Agri-tek

    Developer of agricultural pest detection and management technologies using drones

    Drones
    See in list

Drone survey, mapping & inspection services

Providers of aerial surveying, 3D mapping and industrial inspection with drones.

  1. AirProbe

    Drone and cloud-based solutions provider for inspection of solar PV

    Drones
    See in list
  2. HUVIAiR

    Platform offering construction monitoring solutions

    Drones
    See in list
  3. AMX Drones

    Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles providing surveying, inspection, and mapping services

    Drones
    See in list
  4. AeroSight Technologies

    Manufacturer of autonomous drones for agriculture, surveillance, inspection, and logistics

    Crop tech
    See in list
  5. Deepmatrix

    AI based geospatial data management and GIS mapping platform

    Geographic information systems
    See in list

Drone delivery & logistics companies

Companies building drones for parcel, cargo and medical supply delivery.

  1. Redwing

    Developer of autonomous drones for logistics and delivery services

    Logistics tech
    See in list
  2. RangeAero

    Provider of autonomous delivery vehicles for cargo transportation

    Drones
    Website
  3. Airbound

    Provider of drone delivery solutions

    Drones
    Website
  4. SKANDA IT Consulting

    Developer of software enabling secure drone-based package delivery for businesses

    Drones
    Website
  5. Amudrone

    Manufacturer of payload drone and drone accessories

    Drones
    Website

Drone software & deep tech companies

Software, traffic management and AI providers for drone operations.

  1. Skylark Drones

    Provider of drone-enabled data analytics for mining, solar, and infrastructure

    Drones
    See in list
  2. HUVIAiR

    Platform offering construction monitoring solutions

    Drones
    See in list
  3. TropoGo

    Provider of an open-source drone insurance solution

    Drones
    See in list
  4. CompViz Tech

    Provider of AI-based drones inspection platform

    Drones
    See in list
  5. AMX Drones

    Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles providing surveying, inspection, and mapping services

    Drones
    See in list
13 companies in Karnataka

Drone retailers & accessories

Online stores and makers of drones, batteries and drone accessories.

  1. Dreamfly Innovations

    Manufacturer of lithium and graphene batteries for electric aviation

    Energy storage tech
    See in list
  2. QuadX Drones

    Online retailer offering drones

    Drones
    Website
  3. Hobi Tech

    Online retail platform offering drones

    Drones
    Website
  4. jumpqs

    Context Information Bombs from Drones to Phones

    Drones
    Website
  5. Zepco Technologies

    Platform offering power electronics products

    Drones
    See in list

Drone startups in Karnataka

Newer drone companies founded in recent years.

  1. Zulu Defence

    Developer of tactical air defence drone systems

    Drones
    See in list
  2. Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace Technologies Pvt Ltd

    Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace Technologies Pvt Ltd is a Bengaluru-based company specializing in UAVs, AI-driven autonomous systems, and advanced defence aerospace technologies

    Military tech
    See in list
  3. Zepco Technologies

    Platform offering power electronics products

    Drones
    See in list
  4. CompViz Tech

    Provider of AI-based drones inspection platform

    Drones
    See in list
  5. AlgoFET

    Manufacturers of autonomous charging systems for drones

    Drones
    See in list
37 companies in Karnataka

Drones companies hiring in Karnataka

Drone companies with open roles right now.

  1. IIO Technologies

    Developer of anti-drone solutions and tactical drones

    Drones
    See in list
  2. Aereo

    Provider of integrated drone solutions for diverse industry applications

    Drones
    See in list
  3. Skylark Drones

    Provider of drone-enabled data analytics for mining, solar, and infrastructure

    Drones
    See in list
  4. CDSpace Robotics

    Manufacturer of survey grade drone for high precision aerial mapping

    Drones
    See in list
  5. General Aeronautics

    Developer of aerial technologies and solutions for agriculture and healthcare

    Crop tech
    See in list
18 companies in Karnataka
Mobile reach

Top 4 drones apps from Karnataka

The most-installed Android apps published by drones companies headquartered in Karnataka — 22K 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
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TropoGo- Drone Jobs & Maps

by TropoGo

Installs21K
Rating—
Last updatedMay 2024
View on Google Play ↗
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3

Aereo Go

by Aereo

Installs72
Rating—
Last updatedMay 2026
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The business behind the activity

Drones financials in Karnataka

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 46 drones companies in Karnataka for FY24-25 — 57 of the 107 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 77% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹403.64 cr

46 companies filing accounts

combined net profit−₹77.61 cr

-19.2% aggregate margin

are profitable41%

19 of 46 companies

median revenue~₹1.2 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+9%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five77%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹13.12 crFY19-2024 filers
₹40.55 crFY20-2134 filers
₹44.73 crFY21-2234 filers
₹220.85 crFY22-2340 filers
₹210.04 crFY23-2443 filers
₹403.64 crFY24-2546 filers

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

Like-for-like

The same 34 companies over three years

+247%
FY22-23₹111.21 cr−₹35.15 cr net
FY23-24₹196.15 cr−₹48.28 cr net
FY24-25₹386.25 cr−₹75.09 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 cr2129% profitable
₹1–10 cr1850% profitable
₹10–100 cr650% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr1100% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr0—

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

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking17
0–20%5
20–50%2
50–100%3
Doubled+12

39 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +9%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

19profitable
27loss-making
-19.2%aggregate margin
-5.6%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
ZMotion Autonomous SystemsZMOTION AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED+884%₹131.74 cr
Skylark DronesSKYLARK DRONES PRIVATE LIMITED+422%₹27.27 cr
IIO TechnologiesIIO TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED+379%₹94.59 cr
CDSpace RoboticsCDSPACE ROBOTICS PRIVATE LIMITED+111%₹19.12 cr
AirProbeZEITVIEW APAC PRIVATE LIMITED+48%₹28.29 cr
General AeronauticsGENERAL AERONAUTICS PRIVATE LIMITED-26%₹16.46 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
ZMotion Autonomous SystemsZMOTION AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED9.2%₹131.74 cr
CDSpace RoboticsCDSPACE ROBOTICS PRIVATE LIMITED3.8%₹19.12 cr
IIO TechnologiesIIO TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED2.3%₹94.59 cr
AirProbeZEITVIEW APAC PRIVATE LIMITED0.0%₹28.29 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Drones34₹249.07 cr~₹1.3 cr47%-19.8%
Leaders

Largest drones companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
ZMotion Autonomous SystemsZMOTION AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED₹131.74 cr₹12.10 cr9.2%+884%
IIO TechnologiesIIO TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹94.59 cr₹2.20 cr2.3%+379%
AirProbeZEITVIEW APAC PRIVATE LIMITED₹28.29 cr₹0.49 lakh0.0%+48%
AereoAARAV UNMANNED SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED₹27.48 cr−₹43.18 cr-157.1%-54%
Skylark DronesSKYLARK DRONES PRIVATE LIMITED₹27.27 cr−₹1.11 cr-4.1%+422%
CDSpace RoboticsCDSPACE ROBOTICS PRIVATE LIMITED₹19.12 cr₹73.10 lakh3.8%+111%
General AeronauticsGENERAL AERONAUTICS PRIVATE LIMITED₹16.46 cr−₹21.01 cr-127.6%-26%
Zulu DefenceZULU DEFENCE SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED₹9.31 cr₹1.05 cr11.2%+523%
Nextleap AeronauticsNEXTLEAP AERONAUTICS PRIVATE LIMITED₹6.95 cr₹6.75 lakh1.0%-7%
Edall SystemsEDALL SYSTEMS AND SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED₹6.09 cr₹15.60 lakh2.6%+16%
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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 Karnataka 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 Karnataka
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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 Karnataka 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.

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Drones and UAVs Industry Landscape of India

Drones funding in Karnataka

27 drones companies in Karnataka have recorded equity funding, US$154.12m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Karnataka

Meet the people behind drones companies in Karnataka. 84 of 107 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Karnataka drones companies by sub-sector

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

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