Drone Destination Limited IPO

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i. Drone Destination is a DGCA-authorized Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) offering Certified training programs at multiple locations pan-India. After due completion of the course, the RPTO generates a Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) from DGCA’s Digital Sky Platform for a particular Class & Category of Drone*. The RPC is valid for a maximum period of 10 years under the Drone Rules, 2021.

ii. The company is headquartered in New Delhi and comprises of a well-experienced team of Aviation & Drone Experts.

iii. The company has started its drone services for “Prime Minister Svamitva Yojna” in a MOU-led understanding with several GIS companies. This programme is Government of India’s initiative towards establishment of clear ownership of property in rural inhabited (Abadi) areas, by mapping of land parcels using drone technology and providing ‘Record of Rights’ to village household owners with issuance of legal ownership cards (Digital Property cards/Title deeds) to the property owners

iv. The Company has already deployed 34 drone pilots & co-pilots for conducting village and large-scale mapping across Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka.

Business Verticals are divided into the following categories:

1. Training and Education
a. DGCA-Certified Drone Pilot Training
b. DGCA-Certified Drone Instructor Training
c. Application-Based Training Programs

2. Drone as a Service
a. Survey & Mapping
b. Surveillance & Monitoring

Competitive Strengths

i. Largest Drone Training Network in India along with our Training Partner IGRUA, and the highest market share in DGCA-certified Drone Pilot Training.
ii. Key Partnerships in the Training & Drone Service Space
iii. A fleet of Owned Drones and vehicles deployed for Drone Services & Training

Objects of the Drone Destination Limited IPO:

The Company proposes to utilize the funds towards funding the following objects: i. To meet the expenses for the purchase of new drones. ii. To meet the expenses for the purchase of the vehicle. iii. To meet the Capital Expenditure Requirement. iv. To meet the Working Capital requirements. v. To meet the General Corporate Purposes. vi. To meet out the Issue Expenses.

Drone Destination Limited IPO Details:

Open Date: Jul 07 2023
Close Date: Jul 13 2023
Total Shares: 6,800,000
Face Value: ₹ 10 Per Equity Share
Issue Type: Book Built Issue IPO
Issue Size: 44.20 Cr.
Lot Size: 2000 Shares
Issue Price: ₹ 62-65 Per Equity Share
Listing At: NSE Emerge
Listing Date: Jul 21 2023

Promoters And Management:

i. Mr. Chirag Sharma, aged 34 years, is the co-founder and Managing Director of the company w.e.f., May 15, 2023. He is an MBA from ISB Hyderabad, and a graduate in Computer Science & Mathematics from University of California. He has worked across eclectic business environments within the Education, Digital Commerce & Aviation space. He has 10 + years of professional and entrepreneurial experience spanning across North America, UAE and India, and developed and led a few successful Aviation business verticals offering Air Charter, Ground Handling, Training and Charter Brokerage Marketplace services etc. ii. Mrs. Shashi Bala, aged 58 years, is the co-founder and Executive Director of the company w.e.f., September 28, 2022. She holds a degree in Master of Science (M. Sc) and is Gold Medalist in Microbiology from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Ms. Shashi Bala has vast experience of being a promoter of an integrated Aviation Group with business interests in Private Airline, MRO, Aviation Academy, and Flight Support Services. She is currently engaged with the company’s foray in agricultural services and plays an active role in Human Resource Management and staff welfare. iii. Mrs. Shashi Bala, aged 58 years, is the co-founder and Executive Director of the company w.e.f., September 28, 2022. She holds a degree in Master of Science (M. Sc) and is Gold Medalist in Microbiology from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Ms. Shashi Bala has vast experience of being a promoter of an integrated Aviation Group with business interests in Private Airline, MRO, Aviation Academy, and Flight Support Services. She is currently engaged with the company’s foray in agricultural services and plays an active role in Human Resource Management and staff welfare.

Financials of Drone Destination Limited IPO:

Balance Sheet
Particular (In Crore) Mar-21 Mar-22 Mar-23
Equity Share Capital 11.00 11.00 500.00
Reserves -8.00 12.00 126.00
Borrowings 55.00 151.00 159.00
Trade Payables 33.00 53.00 148.00
Other Liabilities 5.00 51.00 1,426.00
Total Liabilities 96.00 278.00 2,359.00
Net Block 24.00 70.00 524.00
Capital Work in Progress 0.00 0.00 0.00
Investments 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Assets 7.00 8.00 13.00
Total NC Assets 31 78 537
Receivables 5.00 25.00 667.00
Inventory 23.00 31.00 29.00
Cash & Bank 9.00 41.00 103.00
Other Assets 28.00 103.00 1023.00
Face value 10 10 10
P&L statement
Particular (In Crore) Mar-21 Mar-22 Mar-23
Sales 39.00 256.00 1,207.00
Raw Material Cost 0.00 1.00 16.00
Change in Inventory 0.00 0.00 0.00
Employee Cost 8.00 63.00 280.00
Other Expenses 33.00 153.00 142.00
Other Income 0.00 0.60 0.50
EBITDA -2 38 769
EBITDA Margin -5.13% 15.00% 63.67%
Depreciation 3.00 10.00 123.00
Interest 0.00 1.00 17.00
Profit before tax -6.00 28.00 330.00
Tax -1.00 7.00 86.00
Net profit -4.00 21.00 244.00
Cash Flow Statement
Particular (In Crore) Mar-21 Mar-22 Mar-23
Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activity -13 -7 -83
Net cash inflow from investing activities -26 -56.00 -58.00
Cash from Financing Activity 40 95 149.00
Net Cash Flow 1 32 988.00

Recommendation on Drone Destination Limited IPO:

Review and Recommendation of Drone Destination by IZ team is 4/10 A) Business of the company They are in the business of drone training and drone as a service in survey and other fields. 1. Drone Training: Specializes in DGCA-certified drone pilot training in India. Program completed in 5-7 days, focusing on essential skills and knowledge. Limited competitive advantage. 2. Survey Business: Generates significant income through mapping projects under the SVAMITVA scheme. Accounted for INR 5.7 crore in FY 2022-2023. Total receivables of approximately INR 6.6 crore as of March 31, 2023, due to extended payment terms of the government project (120-180 days). Dependency on Government projects and hence, high working capital requirements. B) Mr. Chirag Sharma who is a promoter of Drone Destination is running two companies. 1. HUBBLEFLY TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED- This company is in manufacturing of Drones. 2. Drone Destination ( IPO Company ) – This company is indulge in Training and Survey work. The cream work of drone manufacturing is lying with HUBBLEFLY TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED. C) Drone Destination, a new company, has grown revenue from INR 39 lakh to INR 12 crore in the past 3 years. However, with 50% of FY23 revenue coming from a government survey project, delayed payments have led to high receivables. To address this, they are raising funds through an IPO to improve working capital. Despite challenges, Drone Destination remains optimistic and aims for continued success in the drone industry. D) The IPO is coming at P/E of 65 and Mcap of 157 Cr. That looks quite high. E) The sector is very new and at very nascent age.

Lead Manager of Drone Destination Limited IPO:

  1. Narnolia Financial Services Ltd

Registrar of Drone Destination Limited IPO:

  1. Maashitla Securities Pvt. Limited

Company Address:

Drone Destination Limited C-13, Ground Floor, Panchsheel Enclave, Delhi - 110017 Phone: 011-41050607 Email: cosec@thedronedestination.com Website: http://www.thedronedestination.com/

Discussion on Drone Destination Limited IPO:

4 Comments

    I would like to know whether it is easy to sell sme ipos if u get an allotment

    In the heat of wave of Drone companies currently, the IPO may sail but nothing much moat in the business and valuation are sky rocket.

    Mr. Chirag Sharma who is a promoter of Drone Destination is running two companies.

    1. HUBBLEFLY TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED- This company is in manufacturing of Drones.

    2. Drone Destination ( IPO Company ) – This company is indulge in Training and Survey work.

    1. The company is engaged in the business of drone training and Drone as a Service for a. Survey & Mapping 


    b. Surveillance & Monitoring.


    2. Almost 50-50% revenue comes from both the services.

    3. Drone Training specializes in providing certification training to pilots, enabling them to legally operate drones in India according to DGCA regulations. The certification program, typically completed in 5-7 days, focuses on essential skills and knowledge without requiring extensive technical expertise. However, it is important to note that this particular business may not have a significant competitive advantage (moat) compared to others in the industry.

    4. The second line of business from where company is generating majority of income is survey project of mapping under the SVAMITVA scheme (a flagship project under the Ministry of Panchayati Raj for mapping 6,50,000 villages and creating Digital Property Cards for landowners).

    In the financial year 2022-2023, Drone Destination’s survey business accounted for INR 5.7 crore of income, with the majority of revenue generated from the aforementioned government scheme. As of March 31, 2023, the company’s total receivables amount to approximately INR 6.6 crore, primarily attributable to the payment terms of the government project, which have extended to 120 to 180 days.

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