General Aeronautics (GA), a drone technology company specialising in precision spraying and agriculture, has raised an undisclosed sum in Series A+ funding round led by Fowler Westrup India which is part of Mahyco Grow, and manufacturer of post harvest machinery and industrial equipment.
GA’s cutting-edge solutions have already deployed by leading agrochemical giants such as Syngenta, Bayer, FMC, and Iffco. These partnerships reflect the trust in GA’s ability to enhance farming practices through automation, precision, and efficiency.
This funding round is a pivotal milestone for GA as it gears up to expand production capacity and introduce affordable variants of drones and strengthen distribution.
Abhishek Burman, Founder and CEO of General Aeronautics, said, “This investment marks a significant step in our journey to transform agriculture through precision technology. By scaling production and expanding our reach, we aim to empower farmers with sustainable, efficient, and accessible solutions that redefine farming practices.”
Shardul Kshirsagar, MD & CEO of Fowler Westrup, said, “General Aeronautics has demonstrated a remarkable capability to integrate advanced technology with practical farming solutions. Our partnership will enable them to scale up production capacity, improve supply chain efficiency & grow the business to make a profound positive impact on farmers’ income. Our investment reinforces our commitment to add value to Indian farming and agriculture sector to become food bowl of the world with ‘Make in India’ products and solutions.”
