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Published inApr 2024
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Sumit Sharma
Sumit Sharma
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Sumit Sharma

Sumit Sharma has rich experience in Unmanned systems with specialization in Drones architecture development and testing for different applications. He is experienced in Drone Mechanics, Avionics, Design and manufacturing. In his early career, he was involved in the development and testing of the first approved agriculture drone and later getting it approved by the DGCA. Along with this, he has contributed to the development of a Survey drone for Aerial Surveys. He was also involved in the development of high speed and long range surveillance drones for defence tenders. Sumit has been involved in early agriculture spraying pilot projects and was a part of Aerial Spraying on the Locust which hit Rajasthan in 2020.
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Aerial delivery drones

Drone deliveries represent an innovative approach to transportation that involves using UAVs or drones to deliver goods, packages, or items from one location to another. This method of delivery offers various advantages, including speed, accessibility, and the ability to reach remote or difficult-to-access areas. The basic features of a delivery drone are as follows:

  • Delivery-specific: Aerial delivery drones are specialized for transporting goods, packages, or cargo from one point to another. Their design is more specific to the task of delivering items.
  • Enhanced payload capacity: They are engineered to carry larger payloads, usually with a secure payload compartment or attachment mechanisms for transporting packages safely during flight.
  • Payload release mechanism: These drones incorporate mechanisms to securely hold packages during flight and release them at specified locations. This involves payload release mechanisms or systems for controlled...
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Sumit Sharma

Sumit Sharma has rich experience in Unmanned systems with specialization in Drones architecture development and testing for different applications. He is experienced in Drone Mechanics, Avionics, Design and manufacturing. In his early career, he was involved in the development and testing of the first approved agriculture drone and later getting it approved by the DGCA. Along with this, he has contributed to the development of a Survey drone for Aerial Surveys. He was also involved in the development of high speed and long range surveillance drones for defence tenders. Sumit has been involved in early agriculture spraying pilot projects and was a part of Aerial Spraying on the Locust which hit Rajasthan in 2020.
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