BharatRohan Airborne Innovations has received DGCA Type Certification for its Pravir-X6 drone, a small-category unmanned aircraft with a 10-litre payload. This approval enables commercial deployment, supporting precision spraying and reduced chemical usage. Integrated with CropAssure, the drone strengthens BharatRohan’s mission to revolutionize Indian agriculture through sustainable mechanization.
BharatRohan Airborne Innovations Limited announced a major milestone with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granting Type Certification for its Pravir-X6 drone. This certification validates compliance with design, performance, and safety standards under Drone Rules 2021, authorizing BharatRohan to market and sell the drone directly to customers.
Key Highlights
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Pravir-X6 is a small category drone with a 10-litre payload capacity
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Certification ensures adherence to DGCA’s safety and performance standards
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Drone supports precision spraying, reducing chemical drift and lowering input costs
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Integrated with BharatRohan’s CropAssure platform for early detection and immediate treatment of crop stress and pest infestations
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Creates a complete “Diagnose and Treat” ecosystem for farmers, enhancing adoption of drone based technologies
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MD & Chairman Amandeep Panwar emphasized compliance, safety, and reliability as core to BharatRohan’s innovation strategy
Broader Context
Founded in 2016, BharatRohan specializes in hyperspectral imaging and precision agriculture solutions. The Pravir-X6 complements its ecosystem of CropAssure, SeedAssure, and SourceAssure, bridging advanced agri-science with practical farming. This certification marks a significant step in scaling sustainable farm mechanization across India.
Sources: BharatRohan Press Release, DGCA Certification Scheme, Ministry of Civil Aviation