The Indian government has approved support for the development of advanced drone cameras featuring facial recognition technology. This initiative is led by Trois Infotech, a startup based in Technopark,Kerala, which has been granted ₹1.5 crore from the Telecom Technology Development Fund administered by the Ministry of Communications.
Local Development of High-Tech Drones
Currently, India imports such sophisticated drones from Israel, with each unit costing approximately ₹2.5 crore. The new project aims to develop these advanced drone cameras domestically, potentially reducing the cost to around ₹25 lakh per unit. This local production effort is expected to improve cost efficiency and effectiveness in monitoring border activities with greater precision.
Project Timeline and Funding
The project is slated for completion within one year. If the initial phase proves successful, Trois Infotech could receive additional funding of up to ₹5 crore to further advance the technology.
Company Background
Trois Infotech, founded in 2018, is led by T. Jithesh, who hails from Kozhikode, Kerala. The company also includes co-founders Anupam Gupta, Regil Raghavan, and T. E. Nandakumar. Operating under the Kerala Startup Mission, Trois Infotech employs over 150 professionals. According to T. Jithesh, the new drones will be capable of capturing high-resolution images from altitudes of up to two kilometres and will utilise Wi-Fi Halo technology for real-time data transmission.
This development marks a notable advancement in India’s defence technology sector, highlighting the government’s commitment to fostering innovation and reducing dependency on foreign technology.
