Agricultural activity-focused drone Arjuna, developed by Pryma Aerospace, granted certification by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation

In a significant development for India's drone technology sector, PRYMA Aerospace's Arjuna drone has received certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This approval marks a major milestone for the organisation, as it is now authorized for agriculture-related activities.

The certification was presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to Dhanashree Mandhani, the founder and CEO of PRYMA Group. According to Mandhani, this approval makes PRYMA Aerospace the first end-to-end pathway for drone manufacturing, pilot training, and large-scale deployment in India.

The DGCA approvals have been granted for both training and hardware at PRYMA Aerospace. Earlier this year, PRYM Group signed a Rs 300 crore MoU with the Maharashtra state government to accelerate drone adoption and skill development.

The Arjuna drone, developed by PRYMA Aerospace, is more than just a regulatory milestone. According to Mandhani, it proves India's capability to build and scale world-class indigenous drone technology. The drone technology, as used by PRYMA Aerospace, improves crop yields by providing high precision for crop monitoring and spraying pesticides and fertilisers.

Besides crop monitoring and spraying, drones provide detailed data for soil and water management. This data helps farmers make more efficient, eco-friendly decisions and improve overall farm management. The use of drones in agriculture also reduces chemical waste, contributing to a sustainable ecosystem for farmers and rural entrepreneurs.

The Arjuna drone from PRYMA Aerospace for agricultural purposes is not only certified by the DGCA but also by the Federal Office for Civil Aviation (FOCA) in Switzerland. Salam Kisan, a service offered by PRYMA Aerospace, has already empowered three lakh farmers with drone spraying and precision farming solutions.

With the DGCA certification, PRYMA Aerospace is ready to scale Salam Kisan's services on a pan-India basis, revolutionising agriculture practices and fostering sustainable development in rural India.