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                      Frequently Asked Questions

There are numerous options of agriculture drone in the market which creates confusion. Which features should I notice in a drone before buying a best agriculture drone for me?

Yes, there are plenty of options in the market. You should search them according to agriculture needs of your area e.g. crop type, terrain, height of crops etc. But there are some common questions you should ask before buying the drone are 1. What is battery capacity (1 cycle should cover 4-5 acre) 2. How easy it to operate the drone on field. 3. How effective are repair services 4. what are transportation option to carry the drone. 5. Capital cost to purchase the drone should not be high. 6. Is subsidy available on the agriculture drone.

I came to know that battery is an important part of the drone business, So which type of battery should I buy?

Yes, battery plays an important role in agriculture drone spray business. You should look for higher cycles and more area sprayed per cycle in a battery set. A cycle is equal to one charge and one discharge of the battery. Moreover, there are some batteries (lithium-ion solid state) which not heat up in summers they are ideal for Indian conditions. You can opt for (lithium-ion solid state Jumbo battery (30,000mAh) available at Gurudrone Service Center.

I do not know anything about drone flying. How many days of training is required so that I can fly the drone?

Drone flying is a skill which can be gained by training and practice. You can start flying drone in 7-10 days if you practice with dedication and discipline. Our team will guide and help you throughout this journey.

How much I can earn through starting a drone spraying business?

 The drone spraying business is gaining momentum as farmers' demand for aerial spraying increases, while the cost of drone packages decreases, making it a lucrative venture for entrepreneurs, who can potentially earn between 8-10 lakh rupees annually per drone, depending on factors like crop type, location, and personal interest. 

Is loan or finance available to purchase an agriculture drone?

Yes, Loan for agriculture drone is available from all public sector banks and major private banks under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme of Govt of India. The loan is available at just 6% pa and it is collateral free, Interestingly CGTMSE fee is also paid by government. To know more you can type Drone on WhatsApp icon given on the right.

There are different claims for number of acre a drone can spray. What is the real picture, how many acres are practically possible in a year?

 Based on our experience, it's plausible that a drone can cover 25 acres per day, and even conservatively, a 100-day spraying capacity nationwide translates to a substantial 2,500 acres per year per drone. 

I want to start agriculture drone business but I cannot fly drone myself due to my other obligations.

You don't need to fly drone yourself to start a drone spraying business, you can hire pilots who are available on salary or incentive or a combination of both. Moreover, you can track drone, number of acre sprayed and other business parameters on the dashboard.

Is there any subsidy available for agriculture drone?

Luckily Yes! Subsidy is available from Government. The amount of subsidy depends on the various factors e.g. category, FPO, state, gender etc. For further clarification, contact on WhatsApp number given on right side.

Your company is based in Haryana. I belong to other state how will I get training?

 Our nationwide network of RPTOs ensures that you can access training facilities conveniently located near you. 

Who should start agriculture drone spraying business?

 The advent of agriculture drones is poised to revolutionize Indian agriculture, presenting a lucrative opportunity for tech-savvy individuals with a passion for agriculture and a desire to drive meaningful change, thereby offering a promising career path for unemployed youth. 

Drone is a new thing in my area, how can I generate spray demand from farmers?

First of all you should demarcate a cluster of 8-10 villages for your business. Then start with demonstrations for farmers and asked them to see results, this will help in organic marketing for your business. Also identify vegetable belt in your cluster it will help to generate demand around the year. Further we can provide free demonstrations for your farmers in initial phase.

How can Gurudrone help me in establishing my spray drone business?

Gurudrone provides you end to end support to drone owners (VLEs), which includes

•Financial advisory to avail loan and subsidy,

•Demonstrations for famers for spray demand generation.

•Advance Pilot and drone maintenance training.

•Spray demand generation with the help of various stakeholders.

•Repair and Maintenance services with TAT of less than 24 hrs.

I am a banker, is bank's money secure if we finance an agriculture drone?

Yes, it is more safe and secure than KCC! CGTMSE cover is more liquid than selling agriculture land to recover loan amount! Moreover, your decision can bring a smile on someone's face who is starting self-employment. You are also contributing to Indian agriculture by creating infrastructure through investment credit.