Marut Drones gets world’s first utility patent for direct seeding drone

Marut Drones has received the world’s first utility patent, valid for 20 years starting from November 29, 2021, under the provisions of the Patents Act, 1970. This patent recognises Marut’s direct seeding drone, developed in collaboration with Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agriculture University (PJTSAU), which incorporates a multi-nozzle aerial seed dispensing device. With this patent, Marut Drones aims to promote the widespread adoption of direct seeding drones for rice cultivation at the grassroots level. Marut’s seeding drones secured the patent after undergoing scientific validation by PJTSAU, which has also released Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) for their use. This validation underscores the reliability and efficacy of the technology in enhancing rice production. The patented system enables the aerial dispersion of diverse rice seeds through a meticulously designed multi-nozzle mechanism, optimising the efficiency and effectiveness of seed-sowing processes. Marut has followed SOPS for seeding, ensuring precise parameters such as drone speed, swath width, nozzle type and pressure, spray volume, spraying altitude, and droplet size in Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) using drones.