AvironiX, a Chennai-based deep-tech drone company, has unveiled the AviSpray-10c, a compact agricultural drone designed to transform crop spraying economics across Indian farmland. The backpack-sized platform represents a fundamental shift in operational efficiency, measuring 53% smaller than conventional agricultural drones while delivering enhanced performance metrics.
Unveiled at a launch event in Chennai attended by NABARD officials, farmers, and industry stakeholders, the compact agricultural drone reflects years of field-validated engineering. Unlike many agricultural drones developed under laboratory conditions, the AviSpray-10c has undergone extensive real-world testing across more than 6,000 acres of Indian farmland, including demanding crops such as sugarcane and paddy.
Redefining Compact Agricultural Drone Economics
The compact agricultural drone’s portability enables two-wheeler transport and single-operator deployment, eliminating the need for bulky vehicles or assistant personnel. Key specifications include coverage of up to 5 acres per battery charge—a 60% improvement over comparable platforms—alongside reduced battery count and lower upfront capital costs.
“This is not merely a reduction in size; it represents a fundamental shift in the agri-spraying business model,” said Peter Langford, Chief Executive Officer. “Lower investment, lower operating costs, higher uptime, and improved profitability for pilots and agri-entrepreneurs are built directly into the design.”
The compact agricultural drone integrates a high-efficiency hexacopter architecture with terrain-following radar and collision-avoidance systems. Advanced features include 2× improvement in spraying accuracy, swappable chemical tanks, and multiple nozzle configurations—all engineered specifically for Indian environmental conditions including heat, dust, humidity, and prolonged operational cycles.
Field-Validated Engineering Philosophy
AvironiX followed the Japanese engineering philosophy of “Genchi Genbutsu”—”go and see for yourself”—with Indian aerospace engineers conducting repeated field studies across farms to refine the platform through direct feedback. “Agriculture is not a problem that can be solved from an office or a computer simulation,” Langford stated. “Every design decision in the AviSpray-10c is the result of direct field feedback, rigorous testing, and continuous iteration.”
Customer Success and Support Infrastructure
Beyond the product launch, AvironiX introduced a Customer Success-first operating model supported by a national network of trained AvironiX AgriDrone Experts. These local professionals provide structured pilot training, annual maintenance contracts, skill enhancement, and faster field repairs to reduce downtime during peak spraying seasons.
The company has outlined a future roadmap featuring real-time data-driven spraying powered by proprietary MEMS plant-sensing technology developed in collaboration with Australian partner Magic Wavelength, expected to unlock up to 30 times more plant-health data than current industry solutions.
More information about AvironiX and the AviSpray 10c is available here.
About AvironiX
AvironiX is a leading Indian drone tech company, focused on developing precision agriculture drones and sensing platforms for real-world farming environments. With field-validated products, in-house aerospace engineering capabilities, and a nationwide customer success network, AvironiX aims to redefine how advanced technology empowers farmers across India and emerging agricultural economies.
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Ian McNabb is a journalist focusing on drone technology and lifestyle content at Dronelife. He is based between Boston and NH and, when not writing, enjoys hiking and Boston area sports.