Gayatri Aero develops intelligent unmanned aerial systems that enhance India’s national security and agricultural resilience.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
India’s defence forces and agricultural sector face limited access to advanced, locally‑produced unmanned aerial systems that can operate autonomously in GPS‑denied environments, deliver precise payloads, and perform high‑resolution surveillance or targeted crop spraying. Existing solutions are often imported, lack edge‑AI integration, or do not meet domestic certification requirements, constraining operational effectiveness and food‑security initiatives.
Solution
Gayatri Aero designs and manufactures AI‑enabled UAV platforms tailored for Indian defence and agronomy needs. Its portfolio includes micro and nano drones with GPS‑denied navigation, thermal imaging, and customizable warheads for precision strike missions, as well as a DGCA‑certified 10‑liter spraying drone equipped with obstacle‑avoidance and terrain‑following autonomy for efficient crop protection. All systems are engineered, assembled, and field‑tested in India, incorporating edge‑AI for real‑time target tracking, terrain avoidance, and encrypted communications. The drones can be deployed from handheld, backpackable, or wearable ground‑control stations, providing flexible operation across indoor, outdoor, and special‑operations scenarios. By delivering indigenous, mission‑ready UAVs, Gayatri Aero enhances national security capabilities and supports the country’s food‑security objectives.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Indian defence agencies, special‑operations units, and agricultural enterprises seeking domestically produced, AI‑enabled UAV solutions for surveillance, precision strike, and large‑scale crop spraying.
Features
- Micro UAV (GA-01) with thermal vision, GPS‑denied navigation, 100 g payload capacity, and customizable warhead for line‑of‑sight precision missions
- Backpackable Micro Kamikaze UAV (GA-02) delivering up to 1 kg warhead, GPS‑denied navigation, and rapid deployment for special forces
- Pocket‑friendly Surveillance Drone (GA-03) with EO/thermal sensors, AES‑256 encrypted C2 link, 10–15 km range, and wearable ground‑control station
- Nano UAV (GA-04) using visual‑inertial odometry for indoor reconnaissance where GPS is unavailable
- Mini UAV (GA-05) offering 90 min endurance, 30× optical zoom, dual‑band jamming‑resistant radio, and AI‑driven terrain avoidance and target tracking
- DGCA‑type‑certified Agri Spraying Drone (GA-AG1) with 10 L tank, 30 acre daily coverage, autonomous terrain‑follow, and onboard obstacle avoidance for diverse crops
- Edge‑AI integration across platforms for real‑time navigation, target identification, and secure data transmission
- Modular payload interfaces and fail‑safe return‑to‑home on communication loss or low battery