NIKA2 Kisan Drone: AkinAnalytics Launches Indigenous Model
Why in the news
A Hyderabad firm brought out a home-grown medium-size drone designed mainly for farm work but usable in many other field-heavy industries.
Key facts
- Maker: AkinAnalytics, based in Hyderabad.
- Product: NIKA2 Kisan Medium Drone, built in India.
- Payloads: 16 litres for spraying and 12 litres for spreading.
- Features: terrain following, fail-safe systems and night operation.
- Uses: agriculture, aquaculture, plantations, mining, energy, infrastructure and defence.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Spraying payload | 16 litres |
| Spreading payload | 12 litres |
| Safety and flight | Terrain following, fail-safe systems |
| Operating time | Night operation possible |
Policy link
The launch fits the aims of Make in India, indigenous technology and technology-driven farming.
Exam angle
- Company and city: AkinAnalytics, Hyderabad.
- Payload numbers: 16 L spraying and 12 L spreading.
- Schemes and themes linked: Make in India, tech-based agriculture.