DroneAcharya Reports Strong H1 With Higher Margins And Defence Growth

18 Nov 2025 CW Team

Conducted multiple trials and demonstrations of tactical and surveillance drones for key defence establishments.

Advanced development of indigenous long-range FPV drones and kamikaze systems.

Expanded collaboration with Indian defence units and global OEM partners.

Training & Skilling

Received DGCA approval for the Remote Pilot Instructor Training – Train the Trainer course.

Launched a new DGCA-approved RPTO in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Partnered with a premier institute to establish a centre of excellence for drone-technology skilling.

Product Innovation

Progressed R&D into advanced surveillance and FPV drones.

Scheduled commercial launch of a SLAM-based inspection solution and a tethered drone system in FY2025–26.

With a robust defence order book, growing export opportunities and an expanding domestic training ecosystem, DroneAcharya is well positioned for steady growth in H2 FY2025–26. The company remains focused on high-value applications across defence, logistics and industrial inspection, aligned with its vision of enabling a skilled and self-reliant drone ecosystem in India.

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DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Limited, India’s first listed drone start-up on the BSE SME platform, has announced its standalone financial results for the half year ended 30 September 2025, reflecting sustained momentum across its defence, training and drone-services portfolio. For H1 FY2025–26, standalone revenue from operations stood at Rs 95.79 million, with total revenue of Rs 107.82 million. EBITDA for the period was Rs 46.22 million, while profit after tax amounted to Rs 19.43 million, underscoring the company’s continued focus on operational efficiency and margin enhancement. DroneAcharya continues to consolidate its position as one of India’s fastest-growing full-stack drone-technology enterprises, supported by strong order visibility for the coming quarters, particularly from government and defence-linked projects. Management Commentary Prateek Srivastava, Chairman and Managing Director of DroneAcharya, said H1 FY2025–26 was marked by stronger operational discipline and improved margins. He highlighted the company’s expansion of its defence portfolio through an indigenised product range and noted that a recently secured defence order, along with a healthy pipeline, supports continued profitability. He reiterated the company’s commitment to innovation-led growth and its ambition to become one of the world’s leading integrated drone-solutions providers. Key Business Highlights – H1 FY2025–26 Defence & Security Conducted multiple trials and demonstrations of tactical and surveillance drones for key defence establishments. Advanced development of indigenous long-range FPV drones and kamikaze systems. Expanded collaboration with Indian defence units and global OEM partners. Training & Skilling Received DGCA approval for the Remote Pilot Instructor Training – Train the Trainer course. Launched a new DGCA-approved RPTO in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Partnered with a premier institute to establish a centre of excellence for drone-technology skilling. Product Innovation Progressed R&D into advanced surveillance and FPV drones. Scheduled commercial launch of a SLAM-based inspection solution and a tethered drone system in FY2025–26. With a robust defence order book, growing export opportunities and an expanding domestic training ecosystem, DroneAcharya is well positioned for steady growth in H2 FY2025–26. The company remains focused on high-value applications across defence, logistics and industrial inspection, aligned with its vision of enabling a skilled and self-reliant drone ecosystem in India.

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