IG Drones, India’s first 5G drone manufacturer, is transforming agriculture with its state-of-the-art 5G technology. Its innovative product, AgriDrone, offers exceptional capabilities such as fast and reliable data transfer, real-time monitoring, analysis, and remote operational control, all powered by 5G connectivity.
New Delhi, 9th January 2025 – IG Drones, India’s pioneering drone technology company, has achieved a significant milestone by winning the prestigious 5G & Beyond Hackathon 2024, organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India. The hackathon aims to identify and promote innovative applications of 5G technology, attracting the country’s brightest minds and forward-thinking companies.
IG Drones’ award-winning ‘AgriDrone’ solution leverages 5G connectivity to address critical challenges in the agricultural sector. By integrating 5G, the AgriDrone offers advanced capabilities such as rapid data transfer, real-time monitoring, analysis, and operational control from virtually anywhere, setting a new standard for drone technology in agriculture.
As India’s first 5G drone manufacturer, IG Drones demonstrated the potential of its AgriDrone at the hackathon. The drone’s use of 5G enables seamless data transmission, real-time decision-making, and remote operational control, which can revolutionize industries like agriculture, infrastructure, and disaster management by providing precise monitoring and actionable insights.
Ashish Jena, Co-Founder & Chief of Products at IG Drones, expressed his pride: “Winning the 5G & Beyond Hackathon is a testament to IG Drones’ relentless pursuit of innovation. Our AgriDrone, powered by 5G technology, is not just advancing agriculture but also setting new benchmarks in the drone industry.”
Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Founder & CEO of IG Drones, highlighted the broader impact: “As India’s first 5G drone maker, we are proud to drive progress in critical sectors like agriculture. This success underscores the transformative potential of 5G technology, and we are committed to leading this transformation.”
The AgriDrone’s enhanced communication capabilities facilitate rapid data transfer between the drone and cloud-based platforms, enabling faster decision-making. Real-time monitoring provides precise insights and timely interventions, improving crop health monitoring, pest control, and yield optimization.
The 5G & Beyond Hackathon aligns with the Government of India’s vision of fostering innovation under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. IG Drones’ success not only showcases the transformative power of 5G but also positions the company as a leader in India’s technological advancements.
The Indian drone market is expected to grow from USD 654 million in 2024 to USD 1,437 million by 2029, with a CAGR of 17.0%. In agriculture, drones are revolutionizing the sector by enhancing crop monitoring, precision farming, and resource management. They help in early issue detection, efficient application of pesticides and fertilizers, and precise water usage, reducing farmers’ exposure to harmful chemicals and minimizing environmental impacts.
IG Drones has also established Centers of Excellence (COEs) at educational institutions like IIMs, providing drone-related training and upskilling across sectors, further promoting the adoption of advanced technology in agriculture and beyond.
