Women-led DeepTech and Defence Technology firm AkinAnalytics officially launched its indigenous technology, NIKA2 Kisan Medium Drone, to serve farmers and other field-based industries through technology. Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare & Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled the new drone-based platform in New Delhi and witnessed a live demonstration of its capabilities.

Integration and multi-payload flexibility

The NIKA2 Kisan Medium Drone has been specifically designed to cover both the operational flexibility and the utility of the farmer. It is a multi-payload agricultural drone with a 12-litre spreading payload and a 16-litre spraying payload. One of the major features of the platform is its convenient payload change method that allows for a smooth transition between spray and spread actions. A single drone unit can carry out multiple key agricultural functions efficiently.

In addition to basic farming features, NIKA2 has several high-tech functions including fail-safe options, all-weather operations, and terrain-following controls. Its uses are not limited to traditional agriculture. It can be used in aquaculture feed distribution and other field-intensive operations.

NIKA2, equipped with terrain-following technology, is particularly appropriate for agricultural fields that extend across undulating topography. This feature has great potential for plantation areas like the tea plantation area of Shillong and Meghalaya, where steep slope conditions create stringent problems with conventional aerials and manual spraying operations. The drone adjusts its altitude to deliver consistent coverage and safer flying conditions.

Global deeptech expansion and vision

AkinAnalytics is focused on the extensive research and development of technology solutions that address real-world issues in various industries and sectors spanning agriculture, aquaculture, plantations, mining, energy, infrastructure and defence. In addition to the manufacturing of drone hardware, the company is actively involved in the development of an AI-Augmented Drone Analytics Platform and Digital Twin technologies. 

The software packages are typically developed to convert drone and field data into usable information that can be used for asset inspection, measurement, monitoring, and operational decision-making in configurations of large industrial facilities.

The company is led by Founder & CEO Janaki Pulaparthi, who is an ISB alumna and Computer Science Engineer. With her guidance, the women-led business prioritizes the creation of original intellectual property and deployable DeepTech solutions directly from India.

AkinAnalytics has been supported by leading national innovation supports like NIDHI PRAYAS, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, and MeitY SAMRIDH. The enterprise has also enjoyed the benefit of participating in the iDEX defence innovation ecosystem and the Stanford Seed Spark program to provide exposure in Indian and international entrepreneurship ecosystems. 

As the NIKA2 platform is being launched, AkinAnalytics looks forward to supporting the growing indigenous drone sector of India as well as its overall brand ethos of “Make in India” and “Go Global.” The company aims to build the state-of-the-art technology locally, test it extensively in actual operating field conditions, and bring the proven solutions abroad to the market.

Conclusion

The NIKA2 Kisan Medium Drone is a significant achievement in Indian agricultural technology and indigenous production. AkinAnalytics brings together flexible dual payload options, terrain-following capabilities, and analytics integration, offering a powerful tool designed for contemporary agricultural and industrial use.

The startup’s continuous support through national innovation mechanisms such as the Scheme of Arrangements (SoA) and its dedication to workforce training demonstrates Indian DeepTech enterprises’ ability to solve local field challenges while developing technologies that hold a global outlook.