Drone technology company ideaForge Technology Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to enhance India’s emergency response capabilities using advanced unmanned aerial systems. The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to integrate ideaForge’s FLYGHT drone network with the country’s Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). The collaboration aims to significantly reduce emergency response times while delivering real-time aerial intelligence to police, fire services, and medical response teams during critical incidents.
A key focus of the partnership is the use of automated drone deployment to improve situational awareness for first responders. By connecting the FLYGHT platform with ERSS, drones can be dispatched rapidly to emergency locations, enabling authorities to assess ground conditions, identify risks, and coordinate responses more effectively. Commenting on the initiative, ideaForge representative Sachin Pukale said, “Integrating FLYGHT with ERSS will allow Automated Aerial Dispatch of drones to reach incidents within minutes and provide critical situational awareness intelligence to responders on the ground.” This capability is expected to be especially valuable in scenarios such as accidents, fires, natural disasters, and public safety emergencies.
Beyond operational integration, the MoU also outlines plans for joint research and development in several strategic deep-tech areas. These include next-generation UAV systems, indigenous semiconductor development, VEGA Processor chips, and AI-enabled autonomous drone swarms. Through this collaboration, ideaForge and C-DAC aim to strengthen India’s technological self-reliance and expand domestic expertise in advanced computing and aerial intelligence systems.
C-DAC highlighted the broader implications of the partnership, stating, “Our collaboration with ideaForge opens new opportunities to harness drone-generated data for faster decision-making, especially in emergency response scenarios.” The organisations noted that real-time aerial data can dramatically improve decision-making speed and accuracy, helping authorities respond more effectively during high-pressure situations.
Both partners emphasized that the collaboration aligns with national priorities to build secure digital infrastructure and accelerate the development of indigenous technologies. By combining ideaForge’s UAV platforms with C-DAC’s computing and research capabilities, the initiative supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision and reinforces India’s position in advanced drone and deep-tech innovation.
