Amber Wings, an IIT Madras-incubated UAV firm, has launched the 'Vihaa,’ an agricultural drone that aims to transform farming in India

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The drone was just certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to increase farming efficiency and productivity

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Vihaa aims to improve agricultural management by automating fertilizer and pesticide spraying

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The Vihaa drone improves crop management by delivering agricultural treatments up to seven times faster than typical manual methods

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The business seeks to make innovative technology available to farmers countrywide to optimize their operations

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Amber Wings now provides spraying services in three Indian states: Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu

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The startup's 'Atva' drone series focuses on package delivery and aerial imagery for logistics and e-commerce

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They are developing a 50-kg payload drone to enhance Atva’s capabilities

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"By offering end-to-end solutions and building a strong ecosystem, we aim to drive the growth of drone adoption across India," says Chakravarthy

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