§1What this business is
A workshop that fixes crashed and faulty drones, replaces parts and batteries, updates firmware, calibrates and tests them, and fits camera or payload upgrades. It also sells spare parts, batteries and accessories and gives advice on drone rules. The profile places it in Dehradun, serving tourists, content creators, farmers using spraying drones, survey agencies, security firms and research institutes.
Capacity: Revenue ₹40 L in year 1 (services ₹32 L, parts ₹8 L), rising to ₹100 L in year 5.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
An electronics or drone technician with savings to carry several loss-making years while the client base grows.
Who it is not for
Someone who needs income from the first year.
Advantages
- Few dedicated drone repair centres exist outside metros
- Drone use is spreading in farming, survey, film and security
- Spare parts sales add a second income stream
- Maintenance packages give repeat business
Drawbacks
- The profile's own numbers show four years of losses
- Fast-changing drone models make tools and training go out of date
- Parts supply depends on brands and importers
- Tourist demand is seasonal
Skills you need
- Drone electronics, soldering and flight controllers
- Firmware, calibration and test flying
- DGCA drone rules and no-fly zones
- Parts sourcing and stock control
Why difficulty 4/5: Technical skill, regulation and a long loss period before profit.
§3Market
Who buys
- Tourists using drones for aerial photos
- Filmmakers and content creators
- Farmers using crop-monitoring and spraying drones
- Survey and mapping agencies
- Security firms and housing complexes
- Educational and research institutes
How it sells
- Website with service booking
- Instagram and YouTube content
- Referral tie-ups with drone retailers and tour operators
- Maintenance membership plans
Good to know
- The profile says the Indian drone market grows about 20% a year.
- It plans to be the first dedicated drone service centre in Dehradun.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Precision repair tools and equipment (screwdriver sets, soldering stations) | — | ₹3.50 lakh |
| Diagnostic equipment and software | — | ₹2.50 lakh |
| Testing and calibration instruments | — | ₹2.00 lakh |
| Computers and IT infrastructure | — | ₹1.50 lakh |
| Air conditioning and humidity control | — | ₹0.75 lakh |
| Flight simulator for post-repair checks | — | — |
From: Uttarakhand DUY project profile — Drone Servicing and Repairing Unit
- Spare parts and components₹15.00 lakh a year in year 2 (30% of service revenue)
- Consumables₹3.00 lakh a year
- Batteries and charging equipmentalso sold at retail
From: Uttarakhand DUY project profile — Drone Servicing and Repairing Unit
§5Licences & registration
- Udyam
- GST
- Shop and establishment registration / trade licence
- Remote pilot certificate (DGCA) for test flying
- Permission for an outdoor drone test area
§6Schemes & subsidies
- PMEGPCentralActive15–35% subsidy
- MudraCentralActiveLoan up to ₹20 lakh, no collateral
- CGTMSECentralActiveNo collateral, up to ₹10 crore
- Stand-Up IndiaCentralClosed₹10 lakh – ₹1 crore loan
A repair service unit can apply under PMEGP (service sector limit) or take a MUDRA/CGTMSE-backed loan; Stand-Up India for women and SC/ST founders.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: Rental deposit ₹2.00 L + renovation ₹5.00 L + repair tools ₹3.50 L + diagnostic equipment and software ₹2.50 L + testing and calibration instruments ₹2.00 L + furniture and storage ₹2.25 L + computers ₹1.50 L + security ₹0.50 L + air conditioning ₹0.75 L + pre-operative ₹2.25 L + contingency ₹2.125 L = ₹23.375 L. Finance: promoter ₹8.375 L, term loan ₹15.00 L at 12%.
Working capital: Net working capital ₹4.00 L (spare parts stock ₹3.00 L, receivables ₹2.00 L, cash ₹1.00 L, less payables): ₹1.00 L margin, ₹3.00 L working capital loan.
Year not printed on the profile — check current equipment and rent costs.
§8Export potential
This is a local repair service; no goods export is involved.
§9Risks — where people fail
- Changes in DGCA drone regulations
- Shortage of trained technicians
- Damage to customer drones during repair
- Slow customer growth stretching the loss period
§1030 / 60 / 90-day plan
A general plan that applies to any business. A plan for this business will be added after research.
- Days 1–30: Visit a working drone servicing and repair centre unit, ask 10 buyers about price and quantity, and get quotations from 3 suppliers.
- Days 31–60: Udyam and the licences you need (Udyam, GST), a project report (DPR), and the scheme or loan file.
- Days 61–90: Space and machines, trial production, and first deliveries to 10 customers.
§11Who to connect with
Associations, clusters and training institutes — the directory is being built. Connect
§12Watch
There is no episode on this business yet. Shows are coming soon on the Podcast page.
Want to start Drone Servicing and Repair Centre?
DPR, loan file or registration — ask us on WhatsApp.
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Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.