Founded in 2020 under Kerala Startup Mission’s Maker Village, Fuselage Innovations is bringing smart drones to farming. The startup’s work earned the “Best Agricultural Startup Award” from the Department of Agriculture, recognizing how their technology is helping farmers get better results.
Helping Farmers Work Smarter
Fuselage builds drones that make farming easier and more effective:
- FIA QD10 Spraying Drone – sprays crops quickly and accurately
- Nireeksh Monitoring Drone – checks crop health and soil conditions
Farmers using these drones have seen 30–40% higher yields and have been able to cut pesticide use by up to 50%.
Bringing Technology to Thousands of Farmers
Through partnerships with NABARD, UNDP, Rubber Board, and SELCO Foundation, Fuselage currently provides drone services to over 2,500 farmers, covering 2.5 lakh hectares. They make drones locally under “Make in India” and are also exporting to other countries.
The Team Making It Happen
The startup combines hands-on experience with expert guidance:
- Sre. Beryn Patros – Head, Kerala Agricultural University
- Smt. Seema – Head, CMET Thrissur
- Sre. Girishankar Ganesh – Financial Expert
- Sre. Hemant Mathur – Lead Analyst
With a team of 40+ members, Fuselage plans to create 150 new jobs in the next three years.
Looking Ahead
Founder Devan Chandrashekharan says that modern tools and technology are essential for farming to grow. Fuselage is focused on getting drones to more farmers, helping them increase yields, reduce costs, and earn more, all while keeping farming sustainable.
