Date: 10/06/2026
Certification Details
- Nitiraj Engineers Limited received a Type Certificate from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India, for its agricultural drone model "NADR10".
- The Type Certificate bears No. T05260000094/00 and was issued on 09/06/2026.
- The certificate was issued under the provisions of the Drone Rules, 2021 and certifies that the company's unmanned aircraft system has successfully met prescribed standards relating to design, construction, specifications, performance and operational safety.
- The certification enables the company to manufacture and market the drone in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework.
Technical Specifications of NADR10 Drone
- Model Name: NADR10
- Description: Medium class hexacopter-rotorcraft RPAS with tank having maximum 10L liquid filling capacity with 04 number of Flat jet Nozzles for Agrochemical Spraying
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Sub-Category: RPAS
- Class: Medium
- Maximum all-up-weight (including payload): 30.15 kg
- Overall dimensions: 2035.0 × 1840.0 × 581.0 mm
- Payload Details: Configuration 1 - Sprayer with tank having maximum 10L liquid filling capacity with 04 numbers of Flat jet nozzles
- Variable Load/Consumables: Sprayer payload - 10Ltrs liquid for spraying
- Motor Details: 6 × HobbyWing X6 plus 150KV BLDC Motor, Motor power rating: 2399W
- Battery capacity: 25200.0 mAh
- Maximum battery temperature: 50.0° Celsius
- Propeller Details: Hobbywing 2480 Propeller, Diameter: 24.0 inches, Pitch Range: 8.0 inches, Maximum RPM: 5204.0, Number of Propellers: 6, Type of Pitch: Fixed
- Intended Applications: Agrochemical spraying for Agriculture purpose
Documentation and Manuals
- Manufacturer's Operating Manual: NADR10 Flight Manual 1.5 Dated 16-05-2026
- Manufacturer's Maintenance guidelines: NADR10 Maintenance Manual 1.4 Dated 16-05-2026
- Maintenance Inspection Schedule/Overhaul interval: NADR10 Maintenance Manual 1.4 Dated 16-05-2026
- Maintenance Log Book: NADR10 Maintenance Logbook 1.3 Dated 16-05-2026
- Flight Log Book: NADR10 Flight Logbook 1.4 Dated 16-05-2026
- User Guide/Self Explanatory Information Booklet for end users: NADR10 Flight Manual 1.5 Dated 16-05-2026
Limitations and Conditions
- The manufacturer must comply with applicable Rules, Regulations & Requirements issued from time to time
- Design documents and manuals submitted shall be frozen and controlled
- Manufacturer must issue a certificate of conformity for each UAS produced
- Operations restricted to Visual Line of Sight, for day operations only
- Manufacturer must affix fireproof plate indicating UIN, Manufacturer's name, model no, Date of Manufacturing, and serial no
- Manufacturer must intimate DGCA about violations, defects, faults, malfunctions, incidents and accidents involving the UAS model quarterly
- Drone must be flown away (30m) from uninvolved people and not flown over crowds
- Indigenous content in the UAS model "NADR10" is 22.88% as verified by M/s. TO Cert Services Private Limited
Strategic Implications
- The certification represents a significant milestone for the company after several years of dedicated efforts towards product development, regulatory compliance and quality assurance
- The achievement is expected to strengthen the company's presence in the emerging drone ecosystem
- Supports company's participation in the rapidly growing precision agriculture and agri-technology sectors
- The company believes the certification will open new business opportunities
- The company shall continue to focus on enhancing its drone capabilities, increasing production capacity and expanding its product offerings