Bengaluru-based drone startup Squadrone Infra and Mining, known for its role in the successful rescue mission at the Sikyara tunnel in Uttarakhand, announced on Tuesday that its in-house research and development (R&D) unit has received official recognition from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Cyriac Joseph, CEO of Squadrone, expressed pride in the recognition, stating, “This recognition from DSIR is a significant milestone for our R&D efforts in drone-based artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) surveillance technologies. It validates our efforts in pushing the boundaries of scientific research and development. We are proud to contribute to India’s growing stature as a global R&D hub.”
The recognition underscores Squadrone’s commitment to innovation and excellence in research, the firm stated. Notably, Squadrone played a crucial role in the recent rescue mission at the Silkyara tunnel.
Squadrone, a technology-driven mining services company with over three decades of domain expertise in mining and tunnelling, emphasizes its focus on digital transformation through AI & ML exclusively in the mining and tunnelling sectors over the past seven years. The company boasts a strong team comprising mining engineers, blasting engineers, drone pilots, UAV engineers, geologists, geophysicists, GIS experts, and civil engineers.
Through strategic technological partnerships and global tie-ups, Squadrone brings cutting-edge drone-based technology to the mining and tunnelling industry in India, particularly in areas such as mine safety, planning and design, and drilling and blasting. The company provides innovative drone-based solutions to mining companies, rather than merely selling drones, leveraging its expertise to enhance efficiency and safety in mining operations.
