TY  - DATA
AU  - Bavishi, Hraday
AU  - Dhelia, Gaurav Vivek
TI  - Emerging drone manufacturing ecosystem in India
U1  - SP2024/3896 
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Ahmedabad
PB  - Indian Institute of Management
KW  - Drone industry-India
KW  - Unmanned aerial vehicles-India-Manufacture
KW  - Logistics-Technological innovations-India
N1  - Submitted by Hraday Bavishi
Gaurav Vivek Dhelia
N2  - The drone manufacturing industry in India is at a pivotal juncture, with significant growth potential driven by technological advancements, government initiatives, and a rapidly expanding domestic market. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the entire drone manufacturing ecosystem in India, with a particular emphasis on cargo drones, a segment poised to revolutionize various industries including logistics, healthcare, and agriculture.

The scope of this report is to explore cargo drones. Through an in-depth exploration of the industry, this report examines different business models within the drone sector, such as Drone-as-a-Product (DaaP) and Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS). It evaluates the strengths and challenges of these models, offering strategic insights into which target markets or services are most viable for new and existing players.

The recommendations provided in this report are designed to guide stakeholders, particularly manufacturers with expertise in heavy machinery and automobiles, in making informed decisions about market entry and service offerings within the Indian drone industry, with a focus on maximizing growth and profitability. By highlighting the unique opportunities and challenges within the cargo drone segment, this report serves as a strategic roadmap for navigating the complexities of the evolving drone manufacturing landscape in India
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