- AkinAnalytics has launched the NIKA2, a multi-purpose agricultural drone designed to boost farm operations.
- The NIKA2 was unveiled by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi, where he also witnessed a demonstration of the platform.
- The NIKA2 can carry a 16-litre spraying payload and a 12-litre spreading payload, with an easy payload-change mechanism.
- The drone features terrain-following technology, fail-safe features, and night-operation capability.
- AkinAnalytics plans to extend the applications of the NIKA2 beyond farming to include aquaculture, plantations, mining, energy, infrastructure, and defence.
- The NIKA2 launch is part of AkinAnalytics' broader strategy to strengthen India's indigenous drone ecosystem and support the Make in India initiative.
- Janaki Pulaparthi, Founder and CEO of AkinAnalytics, emphasized the company's focus on solving real problems through technology designed and developed in India.
Hyderabad-based women-led startup AkinAnalytics has launched its indigenous NIKA2 Kisan Medium Drone, aimed at revolutionizing agricultural practices. Unveiled by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi, the drone features a 16-litre spraying and 12-litre spreading payload, allowing farmers to efficiently manage various tasks.123467
The NIKA2's easy payload-change mechanism enables operators to switch between spraying and spreading applications, making it versatile for multiple agricultural operations. Additionally, it incorporates terrain-following technology, fail-safe features, and night-operation capability, enhancing its usability in challenging landscapes.5
Beyond traditional farming, AkinAnalytics envisions applications in aquaculture feed distribution, mining, energy, and infrastructure. The company is also developing an AI-powered drone analytics platform to convert drone-collected data into actionable insights, supporting industries in decision-making processes.
Founder and CEO Janaki Pulaparthi, a Computer Science Engineer and ISB alumna, leads the company with a focus on DeepTech solutions. AkinAnalytics has received support from initiatives like NIDHI PRAYAS and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, and operates a DGCA-authorized Remote Pilot Training Organization in Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, promoting workforce development in drone technology.8
“The NIKA2 carries a 16-litre spraying payload and a 12-litre spreading payload, with terrain-following technology suited for uneven farms. AkinAnalytics also operates a DGCA-authorised Remote Pilot Training Organization in Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, adding a skilling component to its drone business.”
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