Drone Planet, a drone marketplace, has launched the Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform to connect drone entrepreneurs, drone pilots, and fleet owners. Drone Planet aims to onboard over 200 local service providers by 2025.
This new platform will grant significant advantages to manufacturers, including access to a network of over 20,000 buyers from various sectors. Manufacturers benefit from zero-cost marketplace access, demand generation, and a dropshipping model that eliminates inventory or capital overheads by enabling direct shipping to buyers.
The DaaS platform is designed to provide a seamless ‘single-window’ solution for both Service Seekers and Providers. Service seekers can easily compare and aggregate services to meet their specific needs, while service providers can source components directly from manufacturers listed on the platform. Project and Service hosts will be categorized under Rental, Inspection, Aerial Survey, Agriculture, Photography, Surveillance, etc categories. This will create a dynamic marketplace that benefits all stakeholders in the drone ecosystem.
Drone Planet’s long-term growth plan includes onboarding as many manufacturers, system integrators and service providers, expanding Drone-as-a-Service operations to many businesses including agri, surveillance, survey, mapping, mining, monitoring, etc. and also expanding to International markets. The platform envisions automating its processes and establishing a presence in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Western markets by 2028, with India being the back office for the entire operation.
Preet Sandhuu, Promoter of Drone Planet said, “Our mission with Drone Planet is to give wings to local manufacturers and service providers, extending their reach beyond their immediate networks. By creating a seamless ecosystem, we aim to elevate India’s self-sufficiency in the drone sector, enabling buyers to explore a diverse range of options tailored to their needs.”
Founded by Preet Sandhuu (also the Founder & Director of AVPL International), Drone Planet is India’s ultimate platform for all drone solutions, including Drone-as-a-Service (DAAS), training, hardware, and enterprise integrations.
With over 31 Remote Pilot Training Organizations (RPTOs), 26 drone and spare parts manufacturers, 42 products and 66 jobs listed, Drone Planet is rapidly scaling its operations with strategic onboarding of 200+ certified manufacturers.
Additionally, the platform will soon connect local manufacturers with financial institutions to help secure funding for their Drone Sales.
Drone Planet is also working on the government’s ‘Drone Didi’ scheme to train 6,500+ pilots by 2025, creating opportunities for onboarded local drone manufacturers, training institutes, and component manufacturers.
