
About Schnell
Fifteen years of geospatial expertise, flown in the field
From an entrepreneurial GIS venture in 2010 to one of India's leading Drone-as-a-Service companies, operating across multiple states.
Our story
Built on a foundation of GIS and photogrammetry
Schnell Drone Technologies Ltd. is one of India's leading Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) companies, with operations spanning multiple states. Established in 2010 as an entrepreneurial venture specializing in GIS and Photogrammetry, the company has built its drone operations on a strong foundation of geospatial expertise.
Over the years, Schnell has developed extensive experience in operating a wide range of drone platforms across diverse and challenging terrains, including valleys, forests, coastal regions, and glaciers. Its technical capabilities and operational excellence have enabled the company to successfully execute complex drone missions for government agencies, industries, and the agriculture sector.
Schnell Drone Technologies achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first company in India to conduct daily coastal surveillance across an 815 km coastline, supporting authorities in identifying illegal fishing activities and strengthening coastal security.
The company has also partnered with IFFCO through consecutive Memorandums of Agreement (MoAs) for the aerial spraying of Nano Urea and Nano DAP across multiple states, with Telangana and Maharashtra being key areas of operation. This collaboration highlights Schnell's growing contribution to precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
With the type certification of its indigenous “Himalaya” Agrochemical Spraying Drone, Schnell is rapidly expanding its presence across India and is committed to becoming a leader in the agricultural drone spraying sector.
The company is led by a highly skilled team of engineers and experienced professionals with expertise in product development, drone operations, sales and marketing, finance, and business strategy. Their combined knowledge and innovation continue to drive Schnell's growth and technological advancement.


Clients across drones, GIS & photogrammetry
Government organisations, Indian Defense, PSUs, private sector, universities and premium educational institutes
Missions completed across different terrain
Flown by an experienced team of DGCA certified drone pilots, right across India
Coastline under daily drone patrol
First in India to fly daily coastal patrols to identify IUU fishing and strengthen coastal security
Army units & Air Force stations served
More than 240 Army units across all commands, plus 35+ Air Force stations
Our vision
Schnell Drone Technologies Ltd. aims to become India's most trusted and innovative drone technology company by developing advanced drone solutions that serve the agriculture, industrial, infrastructure, and defense sectors while contributing to the nation's technological self-reliance and sustainable development.
Milestones
The record behind the reputation
2010
Founded as a GIS & photogrammetry venture
Schnell begins as an entrepreneurial venture specialising in geographic information systems and photogrammetry — the geospatial foundation everything since has been built on.
2013
Drone operations and R&D take shape
In-house drone research, manufacturing, repair and maintenance capability is established alongside the surveying business.
2024
India's first daily coastal surveillance programme
Schnell begins daily surveillance along the Maharashtra coast for the Department of Fisheries, identifying illegal fishing vessels within 12 nautical miles and creating audio-visual evidence.
2024–25
IFFCO partnership for Nano Urea & Nano DAP
Consecutive Memorandums of Agreement with IFFCO see Schnell emerge as a top sprayer among multiple partners across Maharashtra, Telangana and Karnataka.
2025
Himalaya receives DGCA type certification
The indigenous Himalaya agrochemical spraying drone is type certified by the DGCA, clearing the way for expansion across central and northern India.
Our team
The crew behind every sortie
Schnell Drone Technologies is led by engineers and flown by DGCA certified pilots — the people who put drones over coastlines, farmland and glaciers, day after day.




In the news
Media coverage
National and regional press coverage of India's first daily drone surveillance programme in state territorial waters, run by Schnell Drone Technologies for the Department of Fisheries, Government of Maharashtra.









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