Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Bharat Drone Stack and India's indigenous drone component ecosystem.
What is Bharat Drone Stack?
Bharat Drone Stack is India's indigenous drone component ecosystem, an initiative of Drone Federation India (DFI). It maps and connects Indian manufacturers and suppliers of drone components and materials with drone OEMs, integrators, government buyers and researchers, supporting the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat missions.
Who initiated Bharat Drone Stack?
Bharat Drone Stack was initiated by Drone Federation India (DFI), a non-government, not-for-profit industry body representing the collective voice of India's drone and counter-drone ecosystem.
What drone components can I find on Bharat Drone Stack?
Indian-made drone components are organised into eight categories: Propulsion Systems, Power Systems, Avionics & Electronics, Airframe & Structures, Payload Systems, Command & Control (C2), Embedded & Software, and Accessories & Ground Support.
What are the goals of Bharat Drone Stack?
Bharat Drone Stack targets a $3.08 Bn market for Indian drone components, a 75% reduction in drone component imports and 50,000+ direct and indirect jobs, by mapping 500+ Indian drone component and material suppliers.
How does Bharat Drone Stack strengthen India's drone industry?
Through five pillars: identifying gaps and accelerating research; certification and standards; global and domestic partnerships between component makers and OEMs; ecosystem dialogue across industry, government and academia; and policy and incentives that unlock funding for component innovation.
How do I find drone component manufacturers in my state?
The Network page shows Indian drone component manufacturers on an interactive map of India, so you can see which suppliers are located in your state. The Suppliers page also lets you search companies and filter them by component category.
How do I contact a drone component supplier?
Open the Suppliers page, find the company you are interested in and send an enquiry from its card. Your enquiry is emailed to the supplier.
How can my company get listed on Bharat Drone Stack?
Indian manufacturers and suppliers of drone components or materials can apply to be listed by sending their company details through the Contact page, or by writing to partnerships-team@dronefederation.in.