MARUT Drones

Marut Dronetech Private Limited, operating as MARUT Drones, is a drone technology company based in Hyderabad, India, that designs, manufactures, and operates drones for various applications with a primary focus on agriculture. The company was founded in 2019 by Prem Kumar Vislawath, Suraj Peddi, and Sai Kumar Chinthala, all alumni of IIT Guwahati. The initial idea stemmed from a desire to find a technological solution for social and environmental problems, such as tackling mosquito-infested water bodies, which led to the development of their first drone, the Marut ZAP.

The company's business model encompasses drone manufacturing, a Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) vertical, and drone pilot training. Marut Drones generates revenue through the sale of its drones to individual farmers and a growing network of dealers, and by offering drone-based services to government agencies and corporations. A significant milestone was the raising of $6.2 million in a Series A funding round in October 2024, led by Lok Capital, to expand manufacturing capacity, enhance product development, and broaden its market reach. This funding is aimed at increasing production capacity to 3,000 drones per year.

Marut Drones offers a portfolio of specialized drones. The AG 365 is their DGCA Type-Certified multi-utility agricultural drone designed for spraying, seeding, and applying fertilizer. Another key product is the Hepicopter, used for medical and vaccine delivery, which played a role during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has also developed the Seedcopter for afforestation and the Marut ZAP for public health applications like mosquito eradication. A notable patented innovation is a multi-utility attachment that allows drones to be used for both direct seeding and pesticide spraying, enhancing the return on investment for farmers. Their service offerings include providing trained pilots and a fleet of over 750 drones for agricultural tasks, disaster management, and surveillance. The company is also committed to building a skilled workforce by establishing drone academies across India, having already trained over 1,000 pilots.

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