New Delhi, June 19, 2025 — In a bold step supporting the Make in India initiative, Drone Planet, India’s leading drone technology enabler, has launched a nationwide Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform, designed to connect drone entrepreneurs, certified pilots, and fleet operators with emerging demand opportunities across key industries. With plans to onboard 200+ local service providers by the end of 2025, the platform aims to empower India’s drone ecosystem to tap into a market projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.4%, reaching ₹40,000 crore by 2030.
India’s Answer to Drone Aggregation
Much like how D2C and e-commerce players transformed food and retail delivery, Drone Planet’s DaaS platform offers a dynamic marketplace for aerial services—spanning agriculture, surveillance, inspection, mapping, and more. Manufacturers benefit from:
- Zero-cost marketplace access
- Direct demand generation across 20,000+ verified buyers
- A drop-shipping model that removes inventory and capital hurdles
- Visibility and lead flow to support scaling operations
Drone Planet is also actively participating in the government’s ‘Drone Didi’ initiative, aiming to train over 6,500 pilots by 2025 and unlocking business opportunities for local manufacturers, RPTOs, and component suppliers.
“Drone Planet was built to give wings to India’s domestic drone talent and businesses,” said Preet Sandhuu, Promoter, Drone Planet. “By building a unified, digital-first ecosystem, we’re strengthening India’s self-reliance in drones while offering service seekers unmatched access to specialized, local solutions.”
Single-Window Access for Drone Deployment
Through a seamless ‘single-window’ experience, the platform allows service seekers to compare, book, and monitor drone projects across categories such as:
- Rental & Leasing
- Aerial Photography & Videography
- Agricultural Spraying & Surveillance
- Industrial Inspection & Mapping
- Smart City Monitoring & Infrastructure Surveys
On the supply side, service providers can access certified RPTO talent, source parts directly from manufacturers, and soon, secure financing through embedded connections to lending partners.
Global Vision, Local Engine
With a long-term focus on automation and regional expansion, Drone Planet is laying the groundwork to scale operations internationally—targeting Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Western markets by 2028, with India as the operational hub.
By bridging manufacturers, service providers, pilots, and institutional buyers, Drone Planet is creating a future-ready platform for drone adoption—fueling both economic inclusion and tech-led growth.
