Knowledge base
Drone guides for India.
Rules, licences, prices, buying advice and care - written by the team that builds and repairs drones in New Delhi.
Buyer's guide
Drone Battery Price
Why drone batteries cost what they do in India: chemistry, capacity, smart-battery electronics and brand. When to replace a battery, and how to make it last.
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Indian vs Imported Drones
Indian made vs imported drones for Indian buyers: import rules since 2022, government procurement, service, spares, data and price. An honest comparison.
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Drone Companies in India
Indian drone companies and made in India drone makers by category: enterprise, agriculture, survey, defence and consumer. How to choose an Indian drone company.
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Thermal Drone Price
What does a thermal drone cost in India? Sensor resolution, zoom, endurance, imports vs made in India, and the hidden costs. Plus how to get a Saksham quote.
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Survey Drone Price
Survey and mapping drone prices in India explained: RTK vs non-RTK, multirotor vs VTOL, software and GCPs, and drone survey cost per acre vs buying.
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FPV Drone Price
FPV drone prices in India by type: tiny whoop, 5 inch freestyle, cinewhoop and long range, plus radio, goggles and batteries. Ready-built vs custom builds.
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Drone Rules India
India's Drone Rules 2021 in plain English: weight categories, UIN registration, green, yellow and red zones, pilot certificate, insurance and penalties.
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Drone Pilot Licence
How to get a drone pilot licence in India: who needs a Remote Pilot Certificate, eligibility, DGCA-authorised RPTO training and the application process.
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Drone Price India
Indicative drone prices in India for toy, camera, FPV, agriculture and enterprise survey drones, what drives the cost, GST and hidden running costs.
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Types of Drones
The main types of drones explained: multirotor, fixed-wing, VTOL tail-sitter, hybrid and flapping-wing ornithopters, plus which type suits which job.
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Made in India Drones
Why Indian made drones matter: the 2022 drone import ban and its exemptions, the PLI scheme for drones, and what to check before you buy an Indian drone.
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Agriculture Drones
Kisan drones in India: uses, SMAM and Namo Drone Didi subsidies, spraying SOPs and rules, and how to maintain an agriculture drone through the season.
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Enterprise Drone Guide
How to choose an enterprise drone in India: endurance, range, RTK, thermal, zoom and rangefinder payloads, data security, service support and training.
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Drone Mapping Guide
Drone mapping explained: photogrammetry, RTK vs PPK, ground sample distance, ground control points, deliverables and how to get accurate survey results.
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Maintenance Checklist
A practical drone maintenance checklist for India: pre-flight, post-flight, monthly and storage checks for camera, FPV, agriculture and enterprise drones.
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Drone Battery Care
How to care for drone LiPo and Li-ion batteries in India: storage voltage, safe charging, Indian summer heat, swelling warning signs and travel rules.
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Drone Registration India
How to register a drone in India on the Digital Sky platform and get a UIN: which drones need it, documents, steps, nano drone exemptions and common mistakes.
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Drone No-Fly Zones India
Where can you fly a drone in India? Green, yellow and red zones explained: the 400 ft limit, the 8-12 km airport band, permissions and how to check the airspace map.
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How to Fly a Drone
How to fly a drone for the first time: pre-flight checks, controls, first hover, landing, safety and the mistakes beginners make. Practical tips from drone technicians.
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Best Beginner Drone India
How to choose your first drone in India: weight category and rules, camera vs FPV, GPS, flight time, budget, spares and repair. A buyer's checklist from technicians.
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How Long Can a Drone Fly
How long can a drone fly on one battery? Typical flight times for toy, camera, FPV and enterprise drones, what reduces flight time, and how to fly longer safely.
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How Far Can a Drone Fly
How far can a drone fly from the controller? Range by drone type, what limits signal, the visual line of sight rule in India and how to avoid losing your drone.
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What Is an FPV Drone
What is an FPV drone and how is it different from a camera drone? Goggles, acro mode, types (freestyle, cinewhoop, long range), cost factors and how to start in India.
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How Does a Drone Work
How does a drone fly? The parts of a drone (frame, motors, ESCs, flight controller, GPS, IMU, battery, camera) and how they work together, explained simply.
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Uses of Drones in India
How drones are used in India: agriculture spraying, mapping and survey, inspection, police and public safety, search and rescue, events, filmmaking, delivery and education.
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Drone Pilot Career India
How to become a drone pilot in India: remote pilot certificate, training at a DGCA-authorised school, skills, job areas (agriculture, survey, media) and how to start.
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Drone in Rain and Wind
Can drones fly in rain, wind, fog or heat? Monsoon and summer flying tips for India, warning signs, and what to do if your drone gets wet.
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Drone Photography Tips
Drone photography and video tips: golden hour, composition from above, camera settings, smooth movements, ND filters and legal, respectful flying in India.
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