- In Phase 1, IZI is set to produce 10,000 consumer drones and 1,000 industrial drones annually, establishing a robust foundation for scale.
- The facility will generate 150–200 direct and indirect jobs in its initial phase, creating significant opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, and product development.
Madhya Pradesh, India | February 2026: IZI, the India-based drone technology startup, has announced the commissioning of a ₹50 crore drone manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in its journey to scale India-built consumer and industrial drone platforms.
Facility Highlights
- Phase 1 Output: 10,000 consumer drones and 1,000 industrial drones annually.
- Assembly Lines: Already operational, capable of producing up to 3,000 units per month.
- Employment Impact: 150–200 direct and indirect jobs in Phase 1, with expansion expected to drive further hiring.
- Focus Areas: Engineering, manufacturing operations, quality assurance, and product development roles based in Madhya Pradesh.
- Investment: Initial ₹50 crore, self-funded, with expansion aligned to central and state-level manufacturing incentives.
Mr. Ishan Haydn, Founder of IZI, said: “This facility represents a clear inflection point for us – from early-stage assembly to engineering and manufacturing globally competitive drone platforms in India. Domestic manufacturing today is about speed, quality, and resilience, not just cost efficiency. Madhya Pradesh offers the right ecosystem to build at scale while staying aligned with India’s broader drone manufacturing vision. As we expand beyond consumer technology into industrial and global markets, our focus is on setting new benchmarks with drones built in India.”
Future Roadmap
Expansion to a larger manufacturing site supporting advanced testing, composite material integration, and deeper electronics manufacturing.
- Enhanced quality control, faster iteration cycles, and greater supply-chain independence.
- Facility designed to meet DGCA and BIS safety and export norms from inception.
- Initial focus on domestic demand, with exports to select international markets expected by mid-2026.
- Progressive internalisation of key manufacturing processes to improve cost efficiency, IP protection, and product development speed.
Strategic Alignment
This initiative aligns with national programs such as Drone Shakti and emerging PLI frameworks for electronics and advanced manufacturing, reinforcing India’s ambition to become a global hub for drone innovation and production.
About IZI
Founded in India, IZI is a drone technology startup focused on building consumer and industrial drone platforms designed for scalability, resilience, and global competitiveness. With a mission to strengthen India’s position in advanced manufacturing, IZI combines engineering innovation with domestic production to deliver drones that meet both local and international standards.
