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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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Differences between software and firmware

Firmware and software represent distinct categories of computer programs with key differences in their scope and functionality. Firmware is a specialized type of software closely tied to the hardware of embedded devices. It resides in NVM, providing low-level control over specific hardware components. Notably, firmware persists even when the device is powered off and is responsible for device initialization and management. In contrast, software encompasses a broader range of programs that operate within a computer system, interacting with the hardware through the OS. Unlike firmware, software typically loads into volatile memory and does not persist across power cycles. Software offers extensive customization options, is often updated more easily, and is developed with a focus on higher-level programming languages. In summary, firmware is intimately connected to hardware, providing foundational control, while software operates at a higher level...

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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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