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New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): <keyword id="74204" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="iffco" source="Orion">IFFCO</keyword> has launched a massive nationwide campaign for procuring 2500 unites of "IFFCO <keyword id="13077188" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kisan-drones" source="Orion">Kisan Drones</keyword>" as spray solutions for spraying its revolutionary products Nano Urea and Nano DAP inspired by PM Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi.' This addition of Kisan Drones will lead to the development of around 5,000 rural entrepreneurs that are identified by IFFCO to be trained for spraying drones. It is being seen as a huge step for the upliftment of the rural economy and also as a step towards Sustainable Agriculture and Holistic Cooperative development. To access the technical capabilities, manufacturing capacity, manufacturing process, quality processes, training curriculum, and infrastructure, the IFFCO management has hired a reputed consultant -- Drone Federation of India, New Delhi. Drone Federation of India evaluated the specifications and mentioned that the technical specifications of agri drones being procured by IFFCO for a spray of Nano fertilizers are in accordance with industry standards. One drone is expected to cover 20 acres per day for spraying IFFCO Nano fertiliser, WSF, Bio-stimulants like Sagarika, Agro-chemicals, etc. with backup. IFFCO said it will procure 2500 electric three-wheelers (loader type) under L-5 category Electric Vehicle 3 Wheelers to carry the drones to the farmers' field along with the Nano fertilisers and associated utilities. These EV three-wheelers are environment friendly. This will also support PM PRANAM Scheme to reduce chemical fertiliser doses and to enable states for more assistance under this scheme. In extension to this and to strengthen this nationwide campaign, IFFCO has also ordered Tractor Mounted Boom Sprayers, Tractor Mounted Hose Reel Sprayers, HTP Power Sprayers with Gun, Static/ Portable Sprayer, Niyo Sprayers for foliar application of Nano fertilisers. The Nano fertilisers are applied on various crops through foliar application using Agricultural Sprayers and Drones. The Drones &amp; Sprayers can be used for any kind of spray application. Further, IFFCO said it has introduced and invested in various pathbreaking agro-technologies including Nanotechnology based fertilizers, promotion of Agri-drones, rural e-commerce, digitally enabling farmers and farms, IoT. IFFCO aims to be the flag-bearer of modern Indian agriculture. (ANI)

IFFCO forays into agri-drones through 'IFFCO Kisan Drone'

Bengaluru, Drone manufacturer <keyword id="4610420" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Garuda-Aerospace" source="Orion">Garuda Aerospace</keyword> said on Tuesday it has secured an order of 400 Agri Kisan Drones from Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (<keyword id="74204" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iffco" source="Orion">IFFCO</keyword>). This takes Garuda <keyword id="84758" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="aerospace" source="Orion">Aerospace</keyword>'s order book tally to 10,000 drones for this year within the first three months, it said in a statement. "The collaboration between Garuda Aerospace and IFFCO aims to revolutionise the agricultural sector by introducing the Garuda Kisan Drone at the 'IFFCO Drone Yatra' in Karnataka. These state-of-the-art drones will enable farmers to utilise Nano Urea spraying through Precision Agriculture Drones, maximising their efficiency and productivity," it said. According to the statement, IFFCO has launched a nationwide campaign to procure 2,500 'Kisan Drones' as spray solutions for their products -- Nano Urea and Nano DAP. This initiative not only supports the development of around 5,000 rural entrepreneurs trained in drone spraying but also promotes sustainable agriculture and holistic cooperative development, it said.

Garuda Aerospace bags 400 Agri Kisan drone orders from IFFCO

<ul><li>The company says that it enjoys a 55% market share in the $3 billion precision agri drone industry.</li><li>Fresh capital infusion to help accelerate its growth plans as demand for these drones in the agri sector is increasing.</li><li>The overall drone industry, estimated at $7 billion, continues to experience healthy growth. </li></ul> <keyword id="4610420" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="garuda-aerospace" source="Orion">Garuda Aerospace</keyword>, a drone startup backed by former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has successfully raised ₹25 crore in a fresh bridge round of funding. The funding round was led by <keyword id="3189966" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="venture-catalysts" source="Orion">Venture Catalysts</keyword>, India's first integrated incubator and a leading investor for early-stage startups, and <keyword id="17772580" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="wefoundercircle" source="Orion">WeFounderCircle</keyword>. Several prominent investors, including Hems Angels, San Angels, Peaceful Progress Funds, etc. also participated in the funding round. The Founder CEO of Garuda Aerospace, <keyword id="6037355" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="agnishwar-jayaprakash" source="Orion">Agnishwar Jayaprakash</keyword>, said that the fresh capital infusion would play a crucial role in accelerating the company's growth and enhancing its capabilities to meet the increasing market demand. With the backing of investors and the endorsement of <keyword id="6354832" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ms-dhoni" source="Orion">MS Dhoni</keyword>, Garuda Aerospace is confident in its mission to revolutionise the drone technology sector in India. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Founder and Managing Director at Venture Catalysts, said that the company's commitment to delivering cutting-edge drone solutions and its impressive market share in the Precision Agri Drone industry make it an important player in the sector. The investment will help the startup come up with new use cases for unmanned aerial vehicles in different sectors. This will benefit India's tech ecosystem and agriculture industry. The funds raised in this bridge round will primarily be used to address the sudden demand for drone solutions. Garuda Aerospace plans to allocate the funds towards working capital requirements, ensuring the execution of the IFFCO drone order, and fulfilling pre-booked orders from numerous dealers across the country. The company recently achieved remarkable milestones, including a strategic partnership with IFFCO for a drone order of 400 units and an impressive pre-booking of 10,000 drones from 700 dealers nationwide. These developments have led to a surge in demand for Garuda Aerospace's innovative drone solutions. Founded in 2015 by Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Garuda Aerospace is making a name in the drone industry with its asset-light, recession-proof, and unit-economic-focused business model. The company designs and manufactures precision agriculture drones. With a solid order book and a first-mover advantage in the agricultural drone segment, the company says that it enjoys a 55% market share in the $3 billion precision agri drone space. It is noteworthy that the overall drone industry, estimated at $7 billion, continues to experience remarkable growth. The successful capital raise in this latest round of funding positions Garuda Aerospace for further growth and expansion in the drone technology sector. With the support of investors and the endorsement of MS Dhoni, the company is well-positioned to continue its mission of revolutionising the drone industry in India.

Dhoni backed Garuda Aerospace raises ₹25 crore from Venture Catalysts and WeFounderCircle

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