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In this exclusive Q&A session, Srikant Sastri, Chairperson of the Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Committee (GDPDC), joined our CEO, Ankit Mehta, for a deep dive into how geospatial data at scale is transforming agriculture, livelihoods, and infrastructure.
Mr. Sastri shared his vision for how drone and geospatial technologies are reshaping the way we understand and manage the world around us - from creating digital twins and improving urban planning and traffic management to preventing urban encroachment and supporting sustainable development.
He also highlights Operation Dronagiri, an initiative that demonstrates the power of combining drone, satellite, and ground data to generate richer, actionable intelligence for mission-driven outcomes.
This conversation reflects how collaboration between government, startups, and industry can unlock true scale - turning national missions into measurable impact on the ground.
Watch this session to discover how drone data at scale is shaping the next phase of geospatial intelligence and data-driven governance.
Speakers:
Srikant Sastri - Chairperson, Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Committee (GDPDC)
Ankit Mehta - Co-founder and CEO, ideaForge (Moderator)
In this exclusive Q&A session, Srikant Sastri, Chairperson of the Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Committee (GDPDC), joined our CEO, Ankit Mehta, for a deep dive into how geospatial data at scale is transforming agriculture, livelihoods, and infrastructure.
Mr. Sastri shared his vision for how drone and geospatial technologies are reshaping the way we understand and manage the world around us - from creating digital twins and improving urban planning and traffic management to preventing urban encroachment and supporting sustainable development.
He also highlights Operation Dronagiri, an initiative that demonstrates the power of combining drone, satellite, and ground data to generate richer, actionable intelligence for mission-driven outcomes.
This conversation reflects how collaboration between government, startups, and industry can unlock true scale - turning national missions into measurable impact on the ground.
Watch this session to discover how drone data at scale is shaping the next phase of geospatial intelligence and data-driven governance.
Speakers:
Srikant Sastri - Chairperson, Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Committee (GDPDC)
Ankit Mehta - Co-founder and CEO, ideaForge (Moderator)
![[Webinar] Drones as an Advanced Survey Technology in the Education Sector](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oM9ps-EyNM4/mqdefault.jpg "[Webinar] Drones as an Advanced Survey Technology in the Education Sector
Objective:
Create awareness among HODs and faculties of civil engineering departments and University departments and institutes of geology, geography and geoinformatics on the role of drones in delivering highly engaging practical sessions on surveying and mapping
Presenters:
Tushar Bidawe - Lead - GIS Applications, ideaForge
Dr. Basudeb Bhatta - CAD Centre, FET, Jadavpur University
Glenford D’souza - Sr. General Manager, Lawrence & Mayo (Instruments)
Date and Time:
June 16, 2020 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
Organizers: ideaForge and Lawrence & Mayo - Lynx
About ideaForge
ideaForge is India’s leading manufacturer of drones for surveying and mapping applications. For more information, visit https://www.ideaforge.co.in
About Lawrence & Mayo - Lynx
Lawrence & Mayo - Lynx is one of the largest manufacturers of scientific instruments in India.
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