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The Bengaluru-based drone innovator, Squadrone Infra and Mining, has earned prestigious acknowledgment from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, for its internal Research and Development (R&D) division. This accolade underscores Squadrone’s dedication to pioneering drone technology, particularly in the realms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for surveillance applications. Notably, the company played a key role in a recent high-profile rescue operation in the Silkyara Tunnel, Uttarakhand.
Cyriac Joseph, CEO of Squadrone Infra and Mining, expressed his pride in the DSIR’s recognition, highlighting it as a validation of their groundbreaking work in AI and ML surveillance technology. He emphasized the honor’s significance in positioning Squadrone—and India—on the global R&D stage, viewing it as both a commendation and a charge to continue innovating for national and global technological advancement.
Beyond the honor, this recognition by DSIR opens the door for Squadrone to access numerous government-offered financial incentives, aimed at spurring R&D engagement within the industry. These incentives are part of broader efforts to nurture a culture of innovation and progress in technology and industry, further reinforcing Squadrone’s role at the forefront of drone research and development.
