Ghaziabad-based DroneYards Aerial Solutions has boosted the Indian Army’s operational capabilities by delivering over 200 advanced First-Person View (FPV) drones and training more than 350 soldiers in their use within just three months. This rapid deployment highlights the growing importance of indigenous technology in strengthening India’s defence preparedness.

The drones are fully developed in India and deliberately exclude Chinese components, ensuring greater security and self-reliance. Built for modern combat environments, they are equipped with Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities, secure telemetry systems, and an extended operational range. These features allow troops to conduct surveillance, reconnaissance, and tactical missions more efficiently, even in challenging and hostile conditions.

To ensure effective utilization, DroneYards conducted intensive training programs at the Manipur-Assam border and other strategically sensitive areas. Soldiers were trained in real-time operations, enabling them to seamlessly integrate the drones into mission-critical tasks. A key feature of these drones is their triple radio redundancy, which enhances communication reliability and ensures continued operation even if one or more channels are compromised.

This initiative aligns with the broader ‘Make in India’ vision aimed at modernizing the armed forces through locally manufactured, secure technologies. DroneYards, along with other Indian firms like InsideFPV and DroneAcharya, is contributing significantly to reducing dependence on foreign defence systems while promoting innovation within the country.

The company’s efforts have already received recognition, with its drone platforms showcased by the Western and South Western Commands of the Indian Army. Overall, DroneYards’ contribution reflects the strategic importance of home-grown defence solutions in equipping India’s military to meet evolving security challenges and operate effectively in contested environments.