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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.

Schnell field crew gathered before a day of flying operations
The Schnell Drone Technologies team photographed together outdoors
1,000+

Clients across drones, GIS & photogrammetry

Government organisations, Indian Defense, PSUs, private sector, universities and premium educational institutes

1,00,000+

Missions completed across different terrain

Flown by an experienced team of DGCA certified drone pilots, right across India

815 km

Coastline under daily drone patrol

First in India to fly daily coastal patrols to identify IUU fishing and strengthen coastal security

275+

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.

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Milestones

The record behind the reputation

  1. 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.

  2. 2013

    Drone operations and R&D take shape

    In-house drone research, manufacturing, repair and maintenance capability is established alongside the surveying business.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

Meet the leadership team

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.

The crew behind every sortie
The Schnell Drone Technologies team assembled outside the project base during the Maharashtra coastal surveillance deployment
Schnell drone pilots and engineers receiving certificates at a project felicitation ceremony
Schnell field crew gathered before a day of coastal survey flights
The Schnell Drone Technologies team in company polos, gathered on the lawn for a group photograph

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.

Media coverage
The Hindu: Maharashtra to start drone surveillance of coasts to prevent illegal fishing
The HinduEnglish
The Times of India: State launches drone monitoring of fishing boats along the Maharashtra coast
The Times of IndiaEnglish
Dainik Bhaskar: Drones to keep watch over Maharashtra's marine waters — project inauguration
Dainik BhaskarHindi
Saamana: Drone watch over the Konkan coastline
SaamanaMarathi
Navarashtra: Drone system takes flight at Mulgaon jetty
NavarashtraMarathi
Regional press: Drones now deployed to monitor the state's marine waters across seven coastal districts
Regional pressMarathi
Regional press: Drones ready to keep watch over coastal security
Regional pressMarathi
Regional press: Drone cameras will prove valuable for coastal security
Regional pressMarathi
Regional press: Drone flights begin over the district's marine zone to curb illegal fishing
Regional pressMarathi

Talk to India's most experienced drone services team

Whether you need daily coastal surveillance, agrochemical spraying at scale, or survey-grade geospatial data — tell us the mission and we will scope it.