The first business to get DGCA certification for UAVs is Flying Wedge.

 The first business to get DGCA certification for UAVs is Flying Wedge.

These drones have several applications, from spraying crops to guarding PM's residence.

India's first private company, Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace, has obtained a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) type certification for domestic unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology.

In the centre of New Delhi, two of the company's surveillance drones are now in use, monitoring the area surrounding the Prime Minister's house and the airspace above it.

No drone, aircraft, or airplane may fly in India without DGCA-type certification, according to the regulatory framework of the DGCA. This rigorous certification procedure is thought to be an essential first step in guaranteeing the nation's unmanned aircraft fleet's dependability and safety. In this industry, Indian companies who have successfully attained DGCA-type certification have mostly imported technology from China.

"A large percentage of these authorized enterprises acquired their technology via technology transfer agreements (ToT) with Chinese-based businesses. The business claimed in a news statement on Tuesday that Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace has distinguished itself by obtaining DGCA-type certification based on genuinely indigenous technology.

The company's dedication to independence, creativity, and its goal of elevating India's profile in the international aerospace sector are all highlighted by this achievement, which the media release referred to as "a new benchmark in the nation's technological landscape."   

According to Flying Wedge CEO Suhas Tejaskanda, "the company's journey to become DGCA type certified has been distinguished by a relentless pursuit of excellence as well as a dedication to 'Make in India' principles."

"This accomplishment was made possible by the company's cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Bengaluru and their proficiency with machine learning and artificial intelligence," the statement stated.

He said that the cutting-edge, completely autonomous modular drones from Flying Wedge had upended the UAV market and greatly aided in the dismantling of China's monopoly.

With its autonomous drones for agriculture, Flying Wedge is now setting the standard in both the defense and the agricultural sectors. India's smart farming has been revolutionized by its drones, which provide affordable solutions that increase agricultural productivity while using less water.

The Advanced Drone Catcher and Killer Drones are the next generation of monopolistic goods that Flying Wedge is currently promoting. The Killer Drone employs an explosive charge or a laser beam to injure or destroy the enemy drone and bring it down, whilst the named Drone Catcher physically catches hostile drones by putting a net over them.

According to Flying Wedge, their drones for autonomous agriculture are proof of their dedication to innovation. By lowering operating costs, applying pesticides, increasing crop yields, and saving water, these 25–150 kg drones are transforming smart farming.