Leher Sustainable Agri: Drone Farming
Year: 2023
Founders: Vivin Rana, Aaishi Ashirbad, Navdeep
Introduction
Founded in 2023, Leher Sustainable Agri (Leher Agritech) is reshaping Indian agriculture by democratizing drone spraying services. Based in Gurugram, the startup equips rural entrepreneurs—“drone-walas”—with drones, GPS sensors, and a mobile app to deliver efficient, eco-friendly crop protection. With an emphasis on “Book, Spray, Pay,” Leher has covered over 30,000 acres using its UPL-supported IoT-enabled drone fleet across northern India.
Tackling Agricultural Challenges
Conventional crop spraying depends on manual labor, rendering operators vulnerable to chemicals and causing wastage of water. Farmers contend with issues such as inconsistent application, high input costs, and poor yields. Leher addresses these issues by introducing precision drone spraying solutions that save over 90% water, reduce agrochemical use by 40%, and cut costs by up to 20%. This not only enhances yield but also protects human health and conserves resources.
Key Offerings
- On-demand drone spraying via the Leher app—farmers simply book, and local drone partners spray and invoice post-job.
- Rural drone entrepreneurs trained and equipped as service providers.
- IoT-powered efficiency with GPS, sensors, and monitoring tools to ensure precise application.
- High farm reach with over 100 drone partners and 2,100 trained operators covering 30,000 acres to date.
Real Impact
Leher has pioneered precision agriculture by empowering rural partners as drone operators, enabling farmers to access cutting-edge services affordably. Achieving 90% water savings, 40% chemical reduction, and 20% cost decrease, the model has been adopted across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and neighbouring states—boosting farm health, incomes, and sustainable practices.
Success Story
A farmer in Haryana noted major yield improvements after Leher’s precision spraying reduced pest outbreaks and enhanced crop vigor—all enabled through minimal human exposure and operation time. This trust-case has spurred neighboring farmers to adopt drone services, extending Leher’s on-ground impact.
Lessons for Agri-Startups
- Empower entrepreneurs: Rural drone-walas bridge tech adoption with local insights.
- Tech + service model: Combine drones with GPS, IoT, and app-based operations to maximize efficiency.
- Book-Spray-Pay model: Simplicity enables scale in low-literacy environments.
- Quantifiable ROI: Water saved and cost reductions build farmer trust and repeat business.
- Partner for scale: Collaboration with UPL under OpenAg™ validates the model and supports expansion .
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