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The Uttar Pradesh edition · 2026

Dronescompanies in Uttar Pradesh

Commercial drones, agriculture drones, military drones, survey & mapping, services & delivery and more: the companies building drones in Uttar Pradesh, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

45 company profiles26 with reported revenue13 with recorded fundingOctober 2026 edition

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.

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
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
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
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
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
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 Uttar Pradesh, by revenue

Browse drones companies in Uttar Pradesh by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 26 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 26 drones companies in Uttar Pradesh 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 26

Manufacturer of carbon fiber composite products and unmanned aerial vehicles

Military tech
₹267.57 crFY 2024-25
+211%2024–2025
603+46% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, anti-drone systems, and related software

Drones
₹30.68 crFY 2024-25
+177%2024–2025
47LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles and robotic systems

Drones
₹17.94 crFY 2024-25
+176%2024–2025
81+121% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
12 yr2014
2postings · last posted Sep 2026

Developer of aerial robotic solutions for autonomous payload transport

Military tech
₹13.24 crFY 2024-25
+346%2024–2025
146LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Designs and manufactures unmanned aerial vehicles for defense and industrial applications

Drones
₹12.77 crFY 2024-25
+14%2024–2025
10LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Provider of geospatial solutions, satellite imagery, and related analytic and mapping services

Geographic information systems
₹8.26 crFY 2024-25
+66%2024–2025
36+0% 12 mo to Apr 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
24 yr2002
0none in 3 months

Provider of software and solutions for the agriculture industry

Crop tech
₹5.08 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
16-24% 12 mo to Jul 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Provider of indigenous military drone systems

Drones
₹5.20 crFY 2023-24
+25%2023–2024
131LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles and aerial drones for various applications

Drones
₹3.37 crFY 2023-24
+111%2023–2024
23+225% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Provider of autonomous high-altitude drone for surveillance and delivery

Drones
₹2.82 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
—Not available
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Provider of drone training services for developing the ecosystem

Drones
₹2.59 crFY 2024-25
+240%2024–2025
30LinkedIn · Jul 2026
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for multiple applications

Drones
₹2.33 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
146+80% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
—No postings tracked

Provider of DGCA-certified drone solutions for surveying, mapping, and surveillance

Drones
₹2.42 crFY 2024-25
+125%2024–2025
5LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of custom unmanned aerial vehicles and drone-as-a-service solutions

Drones
₹2.31 crFY 2024-25
+1%2024–2025
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Provider of drones for defence, agriculture and other industries

Drones
₹1.01 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
9LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
—No postings tracked

Provider of unmanned aerial vehicle services and geospatial intelligence solutions

Drones
₹44.76 lakhFY 2024-25
Not reported
11LinkedIn · Jul 2026
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

UAV company developing cutting edge technologies for autonomous and combat UAVs

Drones
₹41.77 lakhFY 2024-25
-16249%2024–2025
—Not available
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Provider of communication equipment services

Military tech
₹31.97 lakhFY 2024-25
-15%2024–2025
—Not available
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and custom composite parts

Drone services
₹27.77 lakhFY 2024-25
+304%2024–2025
—Not available
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Provider of drone design and agricultural technology solutions

Drones
₹19.94 lakhFY 2024-25
-45%2024–2025
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Provider of drone-based aerial surveillance, mapping, and photography services

Drones
₹18.02 lakhFY 2024-25
+112%2024–2025
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Developer of AI-powered drone data analytics software and drone solutions

Drones
₹17.38 lakhFY 2024-25
+67%2024–2025
14LinkedIn · Jul 2026
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Developer of autonomous drone camera payloads with electro-optical and thermal options

Drones
₹15.25 lakhFY 2024-25
Not reported
10LinkedIn · Jul 2026
3 yr2023
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Operator of drone delivery services for healthcare, logistics, and e-commerce

Drones
₹9.90 lakhFY 2022-23
-75%2022–2023
20LinkedIn · Jul 2026
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Drone-based surveying and mapping services

Drones
₹9.42 lakhFY 2024-25
+28%2024–2025
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months
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Commercial drone manufacturersDrones for agriculture & crop sprayingMilitary & defence dronesDrone survey, mapping & GIS companiesDrone services, delivery & softwareDrone startups in Uttar Pradesh

Commercial drone manufacturers

Companies that design and manufacture drones for commercial and industrial use.

  1. Raphe

    Manufacturer of carbon fiber composite products and unmanned aerial vehicles

    Military tech
    See in list
  2. Indowings

    Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, anti-drone systems, and related software

    Drones
    See in list
  3. Gamma Rotors

    Designs and manufactures unmanned aerial vehicles for defense and industrial applications

    Drones
    See in list
  4. IG Defence

    Provider of indigenous military drone systems

    Drones
    See in list
  5. DTown Robotics

    Manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles and aerial drones for various applications

    Drones
    See in list

Drones for agriculture & crop spraying

Agriculture drones for crop monitoring, spraying and farming as a service.

  1. Agrotech Risk

    Provider of software and solutions for the agriculture industry

    Crop tech
    See in list
  2. Asatrobo

    Provider of custom unmanned aerial vehicles and drone-as-a-service solutions

    Drones
    See in list
  3. CHIRAG Technologies

    Provider of drone design and agricultural technology solutions

    Drones
    See in list
  4. Hoverin Aerospace

    Provider of drone-based solutions for farmers

    Crop tech
    Website
  5. Vimaana Tech

    Provider of drone-based solutions for the agriculture industry and related services

    Drones
    Website

Military & defence drones

Drone and anti-drone systems for defence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

  1. Raphe

    Manufacturer of carbon fiber composite products and unmanned aerial vehicles

    Military tech
    See in list
  2. EndureAir Systems

    Developer of aerial robotic solutions for autonomous payload transport

    Military tech
    See in list
  3. Gamma Rotors

    Designs and manufactures unmanned aerial vehicles for defense and industrial applications

    Drones
    See in list
  4. IG Defence

    Provider of indigenous military drone systems

    Drones
    See in list
  5. Aerosense Technologies

    Provider of drones for defence, agriculture and other industries

    Drones
    See in list

Drone survey, mapping & GIS companies

Drone-based surveying, 3D mapping, geospatial data and aerial imagery.

  1. SATPALDA

    Provider of geospatial solutions, satellite imagery, and related analytic and mapping services

    Geographic information systems
    See in list
  2. TerrAqua UAV

    Provider of unmanned aerial vehicle services and geospatial intelligence solutions

    Drones
    See in list
  3. Vymanik Aerospace

    Provider of drone-based aerial surveillance, mapping, and photography services

    Drones
    See in list
  4. Npackets

    Drone-based surveying and mapping services

    Drones
    See in list
  5. Neural Dynamics

    Developer of AI-powered drones for environmental monitoring

    Drones
    Website

Drone services, delivery & software

Drone-as-a-service, delivery operators and drone software providers.

  1. Blendmest

    Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and custom composite parts

    Drone services
    See in list
  2. TSAW

    Operator of drone delivery services for healthcare, logistics, and e-commerce

    Drones
    See in list
  3. ATGARC Drones

    Tech-enabled drone inspection services for airlines

    Drones
    Website
  4. Shivansh Sethi

    Developer of Internet of Things solutions for drone logistics applications

    Drones
    Website
  5. Lenviz Technologies

    Provider of autonomous high-altitude drone for surveillance and delivery

    Drones
    See in list

Drone startups in Uttar Pradesh

Newer drones companies in Uttar Pradesh founded in the last few years.

  1. Blendmest

    Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and custom composite parts

    Drone services
    See in list
  2. CHIRAG Technologies

    Provider of drone design and agricultural technology solutions

    Drones
    See in list
  3. Predulive Labs

    Developer of AI-powered drone data analytics software and drone solutions

    Drones
    See in list
  4. Motionmatics

    Developer of autonomous drone camera payloads with electro-optical and thermal options

    Drones
    See in list
  5. Npackets

    Drone-based surveying and mapping services

    Drones
    See in list
14 companies in Uttar Pradesh

Drones companies hiring in Uttar Pradesh

Drones companies in Uttar Pradesh that currently have open roles.

  1. Johnnette Technologies

    Manufacturer of unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles and robotic systems

    Drones
    See in list
  2. IG Defence

    Provider of indigenous military drone systems

    Drones
    See in list
  3. Betterdrones

    Provider of drone training services for developing the ecosystem

    Drones
    See in list
  4. Aerosys Aviation

    Provider of DGCA-certified drone solutions for surveying, mapping, and surveillance

    Drones
    See in list
  5. Motionmatics

    Developer of autonomous drone camera payloads with electro-optical and thermal options

    Drones
    See in list
9 companies in Uttar Pradesh
Mobile reach

Top 3 drones apps from Uttar Pradesh

The most-installed Android apps published by drones companies headquartered in Uttar Pradesh — 5K installs between them. 3 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

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The business behind the activity

Drones financials in Uttar Pradesh

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 21 drones companies in Uttar Pradesh for FY24-25 — 26 of the 45 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 94% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹364.03 cr

21 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹5.52 cr

1.5% aggregate margin

are profitable71%

15 of 21 companies

median revenue~₹1.3 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+90%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five94%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹6.18 crFY19-2014 filers
₹16.18 crFY20-2115 filers
₹77.18 crFY21-2220 filers
₹74.20 crFY22-2321 filers
₹139.25 crFY23-2421 filers
₹364.03 crFY24-2521 filers

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

Like-for-like

The same 16 companies over three years

+425%
FY22-23₹68.23 cr−₹34.38 lakh net
FY23-24₹129.55 cr₹52.40 lakh net
FY24-25₹358.22 cr₹5.71 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 cr1060% profitable
₹1–10 cr683% profitable
₹10–100 cr475% 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

Shrinking4
0–20%2
20–50%1
50–100%2
Doubled+9

18 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +90%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

15profitable
6loss-making
1.5%aggregate margin
1.3%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
EndureAir SystemsENDUREAIR SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED+346%₹13.24 cr
RapheRAPHE MPHIBR PRIVATE LIMITED+211%₹267.57 cr
IndowingsINDO WINGS PRIVATE LIMITED+177%₹30.68 cr
Johnnette TechnologiesJohnnette Technologies Private Limited+176%₹17.94 cr
Gamma RotorsGAMMA ROTORS LIMITED+14%₹12.77 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
IndowingsINDO WINGS PRIVATE LIMITED13.4%₹30.68 cr
Gamma RotorsGAMMA ROTORS LIMITED11.8%₹12.77 cr
Johnnette TechnologiesJohnnette Technologies Private Limited4.5%₹17.94 cr
RapheRAPHE MPHIBR PRIVATE LIMITED2.4%₹267.57 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Drones15₹73.01 cr~₹45 lakh80%8.8%
Leaders

Largest drones companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
RapheRAPHE MPHIBR PRIVATE LIMITED₹267.57 cr₹6.50 cr2.4%+211%
IndowingsINDO WINGS PRIVATE LIMITED₹30.68 cr₹4.12 cr13.4%+177%
Johnnette TechnologiesJohnnette Technologies Private Limited₹17.94 cr₹81.14 lakh4.5%+176%
EndureAir SystemsENDUREAIR SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED₹13.24 cr−₹5.90 cr-44.5%+346%
Gamma RotorsGAMMA ROTORS LIMITED₹12.77 cr₹1.51 cr11.8%+14%
SATPALDASATPALDA TRADING PRIVATE LIMITED₹8.26 cr₹0.15 lakh0.0%+66%
Lenviz TechnologiesLENVIZ TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹2.82 cr₹0.82 lakh0.3%—
BetterdronesKnifedge Lab Technologies Private Limited₹2.59 cr₹26.32 lakh10.2%+240%
Aerosys AviationAEROSYS AVIATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹2.42 cr₹14.40 lakh6.0%+125%
AsatroboASATROBO TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹2.31 cr₹2.95 lakh1.3%+1%
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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 Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh
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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 Uttar Pradesh 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.

Go deeper in the drones landscape reports:

Drones and UAVs Industry Landscape of India

Drones funding in Uttar Pradesh

13 drones companies in Uttar Pradesh have recorded equity funding, US$179.04m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Uttar Pradesh

Meet the people behind drones companies in Uttar Pradesh. 33 of 45 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Uttar Pradesh drones companies by sub-sector

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

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