New Delhi: IG Drones, a prominent drone technology and analytics firm in India, has finished conducting a drone survey for the soon-to-be Puri International Airport in Odisha. The state government had recently sought international proposals for the Rs 2,203 crore initiative. In just two months, IG Drones completed the comprehensive airport survey. Now, the company will create a Detailed Project Report (DPR) by utilizing advanced drone technology to assess the project. They plan to use locally developed drones to consistently monitor the project’s development on-site.
The company plans to utilize locally developed drones with cutting-edge sensors for capturing high-resolution images, videos, and other data. This information is then analyzed using their exclusive software, IG One, to offer detailed technical analysis and real-time project monitoring.
Drones are becoming more important in infrastructure projects due to their efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. They decrease the need for manual labor, save time and expenses, and are utilized for monitoring construction progress, evaluating work quality, and identifying possible issues during the construction phase.
Expressing enthusiasm, Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Founder and CEO, IG Drones said, “We have surveyed several projects including metro rail, bullet train, and mining projects in the past and this was yet another feather in our cap. It is a proud moment for us as a company from Odisha to survey this project of Lord Jagannath. We started the work with our sophisticated and hi-tech drone technology as soon as we got the contract and as usual, our team put all the earnest efforts into mapping and surveying. We deployed our 10 drones for this project All efforts were taken regarding the safety and security of our staff as well as equipment”
The company has launched IG Drones Jaga: inspired by Lord Jagannath, the cutting-edge surveillance drone excels in security, defense, agriculture, and infrastructure monitoring. With high-res cameras and advanced sensors, its agile design ensures precise data collection and real-time surveillance. Combining innovation with reliability, it delivers unmatched performance.
Named Sri Jagannath International Airport, it’ll be constructed near Puri’s Sipasarubali area, according to reports. The project’s first phase involves developing 4.6 million passengers per annum (mppa) capacity under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. It is estimated to cost Rs 2,203 crore and will cover an area of approximately 1,165 acres.
IG Drones has successfully secured numerous high-profile surveying projects, showcasing its prowess in utilizing state-of-the-art technology. The company recently secured work order to conduct drone survey at NDMC Diamond Mining Project, Panna. In April, it bagged the contract for a crucial pipeline inspection at NTPC Darlipali Thermal Power Station in Odisha, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In this way, IG Drones has secured several surveying projects using its latest technology, in the past.
Notably, IG Drones has forged strategic alliances with numerous state governments, over 100 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and prominent Multinational Corporations (MNCs), offering a diverse range of services of drone-related services. With an unwavering dedication to positioning India as the Global Drone Hub by 2030, IG Drones has garnered strong backing from the Government of India, the Government of Gujarat, and the Government of Odisha.
Pertinent to mention here that the drone tech analytics firm has received the UAV Tech Excellence Award at the Elets Digital Natives Summit for its pioneering work in developing India’s first 5G-enabled drone, the Skyhawk. It received the award at the second edition of the Elets Digital Natives Summit held in Delhi last month, embracing the theme “Revolutionizing Business with Digital-First Strategies.”
New Delhi: IG Drones, a prominent drone technology and analytics firm in India, has finished the drone survey for the future Puri International Airport in Odisha. Recently, the state government sought international bids for the Rs 2,203 crore project. In just two months, IG Drones conducted a comprehensive survey of the airport and will now use advanced drones to assist in creating a Detailed Project Report (DPR). The company plans to employ locally developed drones for consistent monitoring of the project’s advancements on-site.
The company plans to utilize domestically produced drones fitted with cutting-edge sensors to capture high-resolution images, videos, and supplementary data. Subsequently, this data is analyzed using their exclusive software, IG One, to offer detailed technical analysis and real-time monitoring of projects.
Drones are gaining increased recognition in infrastructure projects for their efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness. They reduce the reliance on manual labor, save both time and money, and are utilized for tasks such as surveying construction progress, assessing work quality, and identifying potential issues during construction.
