Drone Hiring/Rental Conditions

* These are the common contractual terms and conditions and will vary based on terrain, area, crop length and locations

DJI Neo Rental for Practising

1. Purpose: The primary objective of renting this Nano class drone is to enhance your remote control skills on a basic drone before advancing to larger and faster models, and to evaluate product features (RC-N3 version of DJI with Neo Drone).

   • All DJI video and photography features can be tested, and images/videos captured during the session will be shared with the customer post-flight.

2. Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC):

   • Flying this drone requires an RPC in India. Customers are advised to obtain one prior to flying practices.

3. Returnable Deposit:

   • A returnable deposit will be collected before the flight session. The rental fee ranges between ₹350 to ₹700 per session, depending on proximity to the owner's base. This deposit ensures coverage for any potential component damage due to crashes.

4. Accompaniment:

   • An employee of Malabar Drones, our sister concern, will accompany the customer to their flying location to ensure sessions are conducted in accordance with guidelines and in safe, non-restricted areas.

5. Flying Lessons:

   • Flying lessons for beginners without an RPC will be charged at the higher end of the price range due to increased risk, and will be conducted under the strict supervision of an RPC holder.

6. Extended Hiring:

   • For hiring beyond a single session (weekly rental ranging between ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 based on proximity to the owner's base), a returnable deposit and a contract regarding procurement and return policy must be signed.

7. Responsibility for Damages:

   • The customer is responsible for the replacement or repair costs of any broken parts due to crashes caused by the customer's error. These costs will be deducted from the deposit or recovered from the customer.

8. Safety Parameters:

   • Flying must be conducted within a set "safe" parameter, which will be discussed with the customer beforehand.

9. Session Duration:

   • Each session includes three batteries, each lasting 15 minutes, totaling 45 minutes of flying time. The remaining 15 minutes of the hour will be used for battery changes, location setup, feature understanding, etc.

10. Transportation Costs:

    • If the practice location is outside of Mangalore or Bangalore (base locations), the customer will bear the cost of transporting the drone, either by travel or courier. Additional locations will be added based on customer feedback.

Krishik Drone Spraying Services

1. Standard Operating Protocol (SOP): Our services follow the SOP akin to any other agricultural operation.

2. Minimum Acreage Requirement:

   • For locations situated remotely or far from Mangalore and Bangalore, a minimum of 8-10 acres (either single or collective) is required to cover transportation costs.

   • If transportation costs are borne by the customer, we can travel to locations with smaller acreage. This applies to areas within a 500 km radius from Bangalore or Mangalore. For distances beyond this, a contract must be signed to commence spraying services.

3. Crop Height Requirements:

   • The height of crops to be sprayed with fertilizers or pesticides should be below 5 feet to ensure visual line of sight.

   • For crops exceeding 5 feet, customer assistance may be required to elevate the drone pilot using a table, ladder, or other mechanisms to maintain visual line of sight, ensuring proper distribution of manual or automated flights.

4. Service Costs:

   • Service costs range from ₹600 to ₹1500 per acre, depending on factors such as crop type, terrain, spraying difficulty due to obstacles, accessibility of flight takeoff points, number of re-runs, etc.

   • The spraying plan will be discussed with the owner or farmer prior to the commencement of services.

5. Documentation:

   • A document must be signed before the start of spraying, detailing the amount of medicine used per flight, the acreage to be sprayed, and location specifics.

   • An advance deposit may be collected to cover transportation costs or any additional services.

6. Customer Responsibilities:

   • The customer is responsible for arranging water for mixing fertilizers/pesticides and electricity for charging the drone.

   • If electricity is unavailable within 1 km of the farmland, a genset must be rented, with fuel costs borne by the customer.

   • The drone pilot will carry plastic buckets, a funnel, measurement containers/mugs, and their own safety gear.

7. Safety Precautions:

   • Customers are advised to maintain a safe distance from the drone during takeoff and flights to minimize accidents, crashes, and delays.

   • All operations will be managed exclusively by the drone pilots.

8. Assistance Required:

   • Assistance in locating and marking the property, gauging the property before spraying, calibrating the drone (if necessary), and transporting or carrying the drone/battery to or from the takeoff or landing area may be required.

   • We request this assistance to ensure the timely completion of services.

Krishik Agri Drone Rental for Practising

1. Purpose: The primary objective of renting this medium class drone is to improve agricultural flying and remote control skills on a real agricultural drone before commencing piloting sessions for spraying or seeding.

2. Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC):

   • Flying this drone requires an RPC in India. Customers are advised to obtain one prior to flying practices.

3. Returnable Deposit:

   • A returnable deposit will be collected before the flight session. The rental fee ranges between ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 per session, depending on proximity to the owner's base. This deposit ensures coverage for any potential component damage due to crashes.

4. Accompaniment:

   • An employee of Malabar Drones, our sister concern, will accompany the customer to their flying location to ensure sessions are conducted in accordance with guidelines and in safe, non-restricted areas.

5. Flying Lessons:

   • Flying lessons for beginners without an RPC will be charged at the higher end of the price range due to increased risk, and will be conducted under the strict supervision of an RPC holder.

6. Responsibility for Damages:

   • The customer is responsible for the replacement or repair costs of any broken parts due to crashes caused by the customer's error. These costs will be deducted from the deposit or recovered from the customer.

7. Safety Parameters:

   • Flying must be conducted within a set "safe" parameter, which will be discussed with the customer beforehand.

8. Session Duration:

   • Each session includes three battery sets, each lasting 15 minutes, totaling 45 minutes of flying time. The remaining 15 minutes of the hour will be used for battery changes, location setup, feature understanding, etc.

9. Transportation Costs:

   • If the practice location is outside of Mangalore or Bangalore (base locations), the customer will bear the transportation costs for the drone, which is typically done via cab services. Additional locations will be added based on customer feedback.