Skylark Labs and India’s drone leader, ideaForge Technology Limited, have announced a landmark $35 million, five-year enterprise software licensing agreement. The collaboration scales their AI-powered drone operations, positioning both companies at the forefront of a rapidly growing market projected to reach $4.8 billion by 2030.
Driving AI-Integrated Drone Innovation
Skylark Labs will provide real-time detection, tracking, and recognition capabilities across ideaForge’s extensively deployed commercial and defense drones. The integration of Skylark’s on-edge self-learning AI with ideaForge’s reliable UAV platforms creates a continuously evolving intelligence system for diverse operational scenarios.
Complementary Strengths for Global Impact
Skylark Labs’ brain-inspired hybrid AI enables drones to learn and adapt on-device, reducing false positives and missed detections. ideaForge brings nearly 50% of India’s drone market share and the country’s largest operational UAV fleet, recognized for endurance and mission readiness. Together, the partnership delivers unmatched intelligence and platform reliability.
Solving Critical Global Challenges
The AI-powered drone ecosystem addresses urgent needs across multiple sectors:
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Defense & Border Security: Persistent surveillance over complex frontiers.
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Agriculture: Real-time crop analytics for precision farming.
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Infrastructure: Automated inspection of roads, railways, and energy pipelines.
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Public Safety & Disaster Response: Rapid threat detection and situational awareness for first responders.
Expanding the Global Drone Ecosystem
With over 13,000 drones already registered in India, Skylark and ideaForge are uniquely positioned to scale AI-native drone solutions worldwide. The partnership bridges U.S. innovation with India’s manufacturing and deployment ecosystem, creating a globally competitive, adaptable, and intelligent drone network.
About Skylark Labs
Skylark Labs, founded in 2021 in the Bay Area, develops brain-inspired AI operating systems for physical machines. Its portfolio includes Scout AI Tower, Tracer AI Vehicle, Sentinel AI Camera, Synapse Edge AI Box, and AI-integrated drones, all connected via the Kepler™ monitoring platform for defense, public safety, mobility, and critical infrastructure applications.
About ideaForge Technology Limited
ideaForge is India’s market-leading drone technology company, recognized for operational endurance, reliability, and mission-ready UAV platforms. The company serves defense, industrial, and public safety sectors, with nearly half of India’s drone market under its belt.
