Detailed Project Report
Agricultural Drone Spraying Service
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Prepared on: 13 November 2026 · Prepared with Building Business DPR (buildingbusiness.in)
01 Project at a glance
- Total project cost
- ₹13.76 L
- Term loan from bank
- ₹12.38 L
- Promoter’s contribution
- ₹1.38 L
- Sales · Year 3
- ₹0.00 L
- Profit after tax · Year 3
- ₹-5.67 L
- Average DSCR
- -1.31
- Break-even (% of capacity used)
- —
02 Promoter and unit
| Promoter name | — |
|---|---|
| Business / firm name | — |
| Legal form | Proprietorship |
| Address of the unit | — |
| Applicant category | General · Rural |
03 The project
Spraying pesticides, liquid fertiliser and seed on farmers' fields with a drone, charged per acre.
| Main product or service | Agricultural Drone Spraying Service |
|---|---|
| Installed capacity per year (at 100%) | 10,000 units |
04 Market
- Farmers growing paddy, wheat, maize, sugarcane, vegetables and orchards
- FPOs and cooperatives
- Fertiliser and pesticide companies running spray campaigns
- Per-acre bookings through village contacts and input dealers
- Work orders from drone or input companies
05 Plant and machinery
| Item | Qty | ₹ | Total ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural spraying drone | 1 | 7,43,000 | 7,43,000 |
| Frame and box for motorcycle | 1 | 80,000 | 80,000 |
| Extra batteries (× 10) | 1 | 2,60,000 | 2,60,000 |
| Charging hub (× 2) | 1 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| Drone pilot training | 1 | 65,000 | 65,000 |
| Insurance | 1 | 37,000 | 37,000 |
| Broadcasting unit (seed and granule spreader) | 1 | 95,000 | 95,000 |
| Total | 13,10,000 |
Pre-filled from: NABARD Bihar Regional Office — Unit Cost for Investment Activities in Agriculture and Allied Sectors in Bihar 2025-26; NABARD Andhra Pradesh Regional Office — A Comprehensive Guide of Unit Costs on Investment in Agriculture and Allied Sectors 2025-26. Prices in older reports will have gone up — enter today’s quotations.
06 Raw materials
- Pesticides and liquid fertilisers — normally supplied by the farmer
07 Cost of project
| ₹ in lakh | |
|---|---|
| Plant and machinery | 13.10 |
| Contingency | 0.66 |
| Total fixed capital | 13.76 |
| Working capital margin | 0.00 |
| Total project cost | 13.76 |
08 Means of finance
| ₹ in lakh | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Promoter’s contribution | 1.38 | 10.0 |
| Term loan from bank | 12.38 | 90.0 |
| Total | 13.76 | 100.0 |
| Working capital loan (outside project cost) | 0.00 |
09 Key assumptions
| Selling price | ₹0 per units |
|---|---|
| Raw material & packing cost | ₹0 per units |
| Capacity used each year | 60% · 70% · 80% · 80% · 80% · 80% · 80% |
| Term loan interest rate (% a year) | 11% · 84 months (Moratorium 6) |
| Working capital method | Turnover method (RBI) · Working capital interest (% a year) 11% |
| Income tax rate | 25% |
| Yearly price and cost rise | 0% |
10 Production and sales
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity used | 60% | 70% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Production (units) | 6,000 | 7,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Sales | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
11 Projected profitability
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Raw material and packing | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Power and fuel | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Salaries and wages | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Rent | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Administration | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Selling and distribution | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Insurance | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Total cost of operations | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) | -3.22 | -3.22 | -3.22 | -3.22 | -3.22 | -3.22 | -3.22 |
| Depreciation | 2.06 | 1.75 | 1.49 | 1.27 | 1.08 | 0.92 | 0.78 |
| Preliminary expenses written off | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest on term loan | 1.34 | 1.16 | 0.95 | 0.74 | 0.53 | 0.32 | 0.11 |
| Interest on working capital | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | -6.63 | -6.14 | -5.67 | -5.23 | -4.83 | -4.46 | -4.12 |
| Income tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit after tax | -6.63 | -6.14 | -5.67 | -5.23 | -4.83 | -4.46 | -4.12 |
12 Cash flow
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit after tax | -6.63 | -6.14 | -5.67 | -5.23 | -4.83 | -4.46 | -4.12 |
| Depreciation | 2.06 | 1.75 | 1.49 | 1.27 | 1.08 | 0.92 | 0.78 |
| Cash accruals (PAT + depreciation) | -4.56 | -4.38 | -4.18 | -3.97 | -3.76 | -3.55 | -3.34 |
| Term loan repaid | 0.95 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Owner’s drawings | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Surplus after repayment | -5.52 | -6.29 | -6.08 | -5.87 | -5.66 | -5.45 | -5.24 |
| Cash and bank | -5.52 | -11.81 | -17.89 | -23.76 | -29.42 | -34.87 | -40.11 |
13 Projected balance sheet
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital (own + subsidy) | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.38 |
| Reserves and surplus | -6.63 | -12.77 | -18.43 | -23.66 | -28.50 | -32.96 | -37.08 |
| Term loan outstanding | 11.43 | 9.52 | 7.62 | 5.71 | 3.81 | 1.90 | 0.00 |
| Working capital loan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total liabilities | 6.18 | -1.87 | -9.44 | -16.58 | -23.31 | -29.68 | -35.70 |
| Net fixed assets | 11.69 | 9.94 | 8.45 | 7.18 | 6.10 | 5.19 | 4.41 |
| Preliminary expenses not written off | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Current assets (stock and debtors) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cash and bank | -5.52 | -11.81 | -17.89 | -23.76 | -29.42 | -34.87 | -40.11 |
| Total assets | 6.18 | -1.87 | -9.44 | -16.58 | -23.31 | -29.68 | -35.70 |
14 Ratios and break-even
| Year | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) | -1.41 | -1.05 | -1.13 | -1.22 | -1.32 | -1.45 | -1.60 |
| Break-even (% of capacity used) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cash break-even | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Average DSCR | -1.31 |
|---|---|
| Lowest DSCR | -1.60 |
| Payback period | — |
15 Depreciation
| Year → (₹ in lakh) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation | 2.06 | 1.75 | 1.49 | 1.27 | 1.08 | 0.92 | 0.78 |
Written-down value method at Income-tax Rules block rates (building 10%, plant & machinery 15%, furniture 10%, computers 40%). Change them if your CA uses other rates.
16 Term loan repayment
| Year | Opening | Interest | Term loan repaid | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.38 | 1.34 | 0.95 | 11.43 |
| 2 | 11.43 | 1.16 | 1.90 | 9.52 |
| 3 | 9.52 | 0.95 | 1.90 | 7.62 |
| 4 | 7.62 | 0.74 | 1.90 | 5.71 |
| 5 | 5.71 | 0.53 | 1.90 | 3.81 |
| 6 | 3.81 | 0.32 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| 7 | 1.90 | 0.11 | 1.90 | 0.00 |
17 Licences and registrations
- Remote Pilot Certificate from a DGCA-approved training organisation
- Type-certified drone with Unique Identification Number on Digital Sky
- Drone insurance
- Udyam registration
18 Government schemes that may apply
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) – Shishu, Kishor, Tarun, Tarun Plus
- Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
19 Sources
- NABARD Bihar Regional Office — Unit Cost for Investment Activities in Agriculture and Allied Sectors in Bihar 2025-26 — https://www.nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/tender/pub_0810250453461849.pdf
- NABARD Andhra Pradesh Regional Office — A Comprehensive Guide of Unit Costs on Investment in Agriculture and Allied Sectors 2025-26 — https://www.nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/tender/pub_2409250327511846.pdf
This report is a projection from the figures entered by the promoter. It is not a bank appraisal or a guarantee of a loan or subsidy. Check every figure with current quotations and your chartered accountant before submitting it.