IG Drones pioneers Made-in-India drone technology, spearheading design-led innovation and bolstering the nation’s semiconductor ecosystem.
Delhi, March 10, 2025 – IG Drones, India’s leading drone manufacturer and solutions provider, has been honored with the IESA Technovation Best Startup Award in the Electronics Product Category – Drones at the 19th IESA Vision Summit 2025 – Gujarat Semiconnect, held in Gandhinagar from March 5-7. This prestigious award, conferred by the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), recognizes groundbreaking contributions in the Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) sector.
The summit took place at a pivotal moment as the Indian government finalizes the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), known as Semicon 2.0. Following the success of ISM Phase 1, which attracted $18 billion in investments, the next phase aims to scale up semiconductor design, manufacturing, and packaging—solidifying India’s position in the global semiconductor value chain. With a ₹76,000 crore incentive package, ISM 2.0 is expected to give a competitive edge to Made-in-India semiconductor products, reinforcing the country’s commitment to becoming a global tech and manufacturing powerhouse.
IG Drones: Pioneering Drone Innovation in India
As a leader in Made-in-India drone product development, IG Drones is at the forefront of design-led innovation, revolutionizing industries such as defence, infrastructure, agriculture, and disaster management. The IESA Technovation Awards, established in 2008, are among India’s most esteemed recognitions in the electronics and semiconductor sector, celebrating excellence and impactful contributions.
Receiving the award on March 6, 2025, at the Gujarat Semiconnect Summit, Mr. Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Founder & CEO of IG Drones, expressed his gratitude:
“Winning the IESA Technovation Award is a testament to IG Drones’ commitment to innovation and excellence in drone technology. This recognition fuels our mission to develop cutting-edge solutions that drive industry transformation while contributing to India’s vision of becoming a global technology leader. We are honored to receive this recognition from IESA.”
The award further solidifies IG Drones’ position as a key player in the Indian ESDM ecosystem, supporting the government’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
Transforming Industries with AI-Powered Drone Solutions
IG Drones’ next-generation drone technology is addressing critical challenges across multiple sectors:
- Defence & Security: Enhancing surveillance and tactical operations.
- Infrastructure: Improving precision in project monitoring and inspection.
- Agriculture: Boosting efficiency with AI-driven crop monitoring and yield prediction.
- Disaster Management: Enabling rapid response and damage assessment.
Leveraging AI, automation, and data analytics, IG Drones is leading the way in creating efficient, sustainable, and high-impact solutions for diverse applications.
India’s Drone Market Poised for Unprecedented Growth
The Indian drone industry is on the brink of exponential growth, with the market projected to reach $13 billion by 2030, growing at a 21% CAGR. India is rapidly emerging as a global drone hub, backed by progressive government policies such as the Centre’s Drone Didi Scheme and the PLI scheme for drones and components.
The IESA Vision Summit 2025 played a pivotal role in shaping India’s semiconductor and electronics ecosystem, featuring discussions on chip manufacturing, electronics product innovation, and AI-driven technologies. The event also fostered collaboration among startups, MSMEs, large enterprises, academia, and policymakers, paving the way for India’s technological leadership on the global stage.
With its commitment to pioneering drone innovation, IG Drones continues to push boundaries, creating game-changing solutions that will shape the future of India’s technology, manufacturing, and semiconductor landscape.
