A Decade in the Making
From pledging gold to buy a first drone — to running Kerala's most respected drone company and academy
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20152015 — The Beginning
Gold Pledged for a Dream
Founders Siraj and Arshif pledged gold jewellery to buy their very first drone. What started as a bold, all-in bet on an emerging technology became the origin story of Kerala's drone revolution. They began freelancing for local clients, building skills shot by shot, project by project.
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20212021 — Formal Incorporation
Dronimagination Pvt Ltd Founded
Six years of field experience, 1000+ freelance projects, and a reputation earned the hard way — Dronimagination Pvt Ltd was officially incorporated. The company won its first large government contracts and began scaling operations for professional aerial surveys and infrastructure projects across Kerala.
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20232023 — Scaling Impact
GIS, LiDAR and Digital Twins
Dronimagination expanded deep into geospatial technology — GIS, LiDAR scanning, and digital twin creation. The team mapped over 1,500 sq km and completed 2,000+ km of national highway corridor videography. Collaborations with NIT Calicut, IIT Palakkad, KSPACE, and KSUM brought academic and institutional legitimacy to the company's work.
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20242024 — National Recognition
Wayanad Landslide — India's First Drone + GIS Disaster Response
When the devastating Wayanad landslide struck in July 2024, Dronimagination was on the ground within hours. The team deployed thermal drones, FPV drones, and a full GIS command setup — making this India's first coordinated drone and GIS disaster response. The operation was covered by 24 News, Reporter Channel, Media One, Malayala Manorama, and Mathrubhumi. The team received appreciation from NDRF, the Indian Army, and Wayanad District Administration.
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20252025 — DroneAcad Opens
DGCA Authorization & Academy Launch
Dronimagination received DGCA RPTO Authorization Number RPTO202500079 — one of Kerala's first. DroneAcad LLP was formally launched at Kizhakkambalam, Ernakulam. The same year, the team built night-vision FPV drones and trained soldiers of the Indian Army's Madras Regiment at Pangode Military Camp. DroneAcad enrolled its first Diploma batch, with 100% of graduates placed.
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TodayToday — Kerala's Best Drone Academy
₹18 Crore Valuation • 33+ Placed Alumni
Dronimagination stands at a ₹18 crore valuation, with 1,000+ completed projects, 1,500+ sqkm mapped, 2,000+ km of corridor videography, and a drone academy that has produced 33+ industry-placed graduates — with a 100% placement record. The next chapter is being written by every student who walks through DroneAcad's doors.