Optiemus Infracom Forays into Drone Production Business

New Delhi, Oct 27: Electronic manufacturing company Optiemus Infracom announced on Friday that it has entered the end-to-end drone production business, targeting both domestic and global markets. The company's new division, Optiemus Unmanned Systems (OUS), will handle the drone business.

Drone Business

Optiemus will design, develop, manufacture, and market the drones. The company aims to achieve up to 65 percent indigenization within a year of launch. OUS also plans to make its products export-ready, expand offerings in smarter payloads, and enhance product autonomy with a broader range of unmanned vehicles for various terrains.

Investment in Research and Development

Optiemus will invest Rs 25 crore in the research and development of drones targeting various applications, including defense, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, mining, railways, and oil and gas.

Data Security and Partnerships

Optiemus Unmanned Systems is committed to designing and manufacturing reliable unmanned systems. Considering data security as a major concern, the company focuses on localization and sourcing parts from trusted partners and locations, as per government guidelines.

Application Areas for Drones

Besides defense, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, mining, railways, and oil and gas, drones will also find applications in asset management, disaster management, delivery, mapping and survey, and precision agriculture.

Support and Upgrades

Optiemus will provide comprehensive support for maintenance, repairs, spare parts, and upgrades for its deployed drones.

Optiemus Infracom's foray into the drone manufacturing business aligns with the government's push for indigenization and self-reliance in the defense and other sectors. With its expertise in electronic manufacturing and a commitment to innovation, Optiemus is poised to become a significant player in the rapidly growing drone industry.