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AviSpray-10c is a compact, backpack-sized agricultural spraying drone developed by Chennai-based AvironiX Drones. Launched in December 2025, it targets precision farming in India by reducing costs and operational complexity for crop spraying.​
Key Features
- The drone is 53% smaller than conventional models, enabling two-wheeler portability and single-operator use without bulky vehicles.
- It covers up to 5 acres per battery charge—a 60% improvement over comparable systems—with hexacopter architecture, swappable tanks, multiple nozzles, terrain-following radar, and collision avoidance.
- Designed for Indian conditions like heat, dust, humidity, and wind, it was validated over 6,000+ acres on crops such as sugarcane and paddy.​
- AvironiX engineers applied field-tested iteration in Ambattur (design) and Maramalainagar (manufacturing), following a "Genchi Genbutsu" approach.
This innovation aligns with India's push for agri-tech under schemes like Drone Didi and RPTO, boosting farmer efficiency and Atmanirbhar Bharat in drone manufacturing. It counters imported models by prioritizing local durability and economics.​
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