ideaForge Technology secures order from Survey of India for drone mapping services

Drone maker ideaForge Technology Limited has received an order from the Survey of India (SOI) for its Q6 V2 unmanned aerial vehicles to support the latter's surveying and mapping requirements, the company said on Tuesday.

The induction of these advanced DFCA-certified drones built for geospatial, intelligence, mapping and surveying, will enable the central government agency to collect high-quality aerial and geospatial data across diverse terrains and project environments, it said.

The survey-grade UAV is designed to provide high-area coverage, enabling large-scale mapping projects to be completed faster and more efficiently.


According to ideaForge, the Q6 V2 is a high-endurance, lightweight, and VTOL-capable platform designed and developed entirely in India. It is equipped with advanced mapping payloads, autonomous navigation, and encrypted communications systems, offering rapid deployment in under 10 minutes.

"The adoption of UAVs in geospatial applications is creating a more efficient way to collect the aerial data that informs how we plan, develop, and manage our physical environment.

"Our engagement with the Survey of India reflects the growing relevance of indigenous UAV technology in specialised applications where reliable and timely data is important," said Somil Gautam, Associate Director - Enterprise Business, ideaForge Technology Ltd.

He said there is significant potential for UAV-enabled mapping and geospatial intelligence across government and enterprise applications.

By enabling aerial data collection across large and difficult-to-access areas, UAVs can complement conventional survey methods while improving the speed, coverage, and frequency of data collection and processing, according to the company.