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Autonomous Flight Isn't the Problem, Ground Operations Are: AlgoFET

India's drone industry has spent years improving how drones fly. But keeping them operational without people constantly replacing batteries, managing chargers, or preparing them for the next mission remains a challenge.

A drone may be capable of flying autonomously, but once it lands, someone often needs to step in. That gap between autonomous flight and autonomous operations is where Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup AlgoFET sees a business opportunity.

In an exclusive interaction with CIOL, Ankit Mishra, Founder, AlgoFET, discussed the company's shift from individual charging products to a broader infrastructure platform, the commercial reality behind its ₹100 crore pipeline, and why standardization remains one of the industry's biggest obstacles.

He also shared previously undisclosed details about the company's order conversion, revenue expectations, defense exposure, and plans for the next 18 months.

What drove AlgoFET's shift from autonomous charging to building a broader drone infrastructure platform?

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