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Optiemus Infracom Ltd has approved a Rs 24 million equity infusion into its drone-focused subsidiary, Optiemus Unmanned Systems (OUS). The move strengthens the company’s commitment to scaling indigenous drone manufacturing and services for agriculture, mapping, and defense.
Key Highlights:
- Rs 24 million investment approved for OUS
- Follows initial Rs 25 crore seed funding in 2023
- Part of a larger Rs 140 crore plan to deploy 5,000 drones by end-2025
- OUS targets Rs 600–900 crore in service revenue by calendar year-end
Strategic Focus:
- Drones designed for precision farming, spraying, and mapping
- 65% local value addition achieved; target set at 75% by FY26
- Training 6,000 pilots to manage fleet operations
- Components like flight controllers and airframes already indigenized
Market Impact:
- Optiemus stock surged 15% post-announcement
- Drone-as-a-service model aims to disrupt pricing and accessibility
- Defense and paramilitary forces among early adopters
Sources: Economic Times, Moneycontrol, The Hindu BusinessLine, Optiemus Investor Filings
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