M/s. DR MGR ARI Naval & Aerospace Innovation LLP Joint venture with M/s BENZZ TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD (start-up under Dr MGR Educational & Research Institute) has obtained Drone Type Certification (TC) Manufacturer in India for Medium Category Agri Drones with Dual Payloads (Spreader and Sprayer) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The certification was awarded under the brand name “NAI AGRO DRONES” with Serial No: T0125000002N in compliance with Rule 8 and Rule 9(3) of the Drone Rules 2021.

Established in May 2022, the company was founded with an innovative vision for Research and Development in Aerospace and Naval Technology.

The Directors, Dr. M. Kamalahasan (Aerospace) and Mr.Raghu Thukaram (Naval), extended their heartfelt gratitude to the Joint Venture investors from Benzz Technologies Private Limited – Dr. A.C. Shanmugam (Founder Chancellor – Dr MGR Educational & Research Institute) and Er. A.C. ArunKumar (President-Dr MGR Edu & Res Inst) for their unwavering support in achieving this prestigious certification.

“This certification is a testament to our R&D team s dedication, perseverance, and commitment,” the directors stated. The company s Agri Drones are meticulously designed and certified by DGCA to operate with swappable payloads, including a Seed Spreader with 9 kg capacity and a Sprayer with 10-liter capacity.