Optiemus Unmanned Systems Private Limited (OUS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Optiemus Infracom Limited, has announced a strategic partnership with LS Spectrum Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a leading provider of drone-based spectrum analyzers and a subsidiary of Germany-based LS Telecom AG. This collaboration aims to market, assemble, and distribute cutting-edge drone-based spectrum analysis solutions across India.
The partnership further strengthens Optiemus Infracom’s presence in the drone services sector, particularly for defense applications. As part of the initiative, LS Spectrum’s advanced spectrum analyzers will be assembled in Noida, contributing to the Make in India initiative. The drones will help with spectrum surveillance, direction finding, geolocation, electronic support, signals intelligence, and countermeasures, marking a significant advancement in the field.
Through this partnership, OUS will initially focus on selling advanced spectrum analyzer drones for LS Spectrum, transforming spectrum monitoring across sectors like telecommunications, defense, homeland security, and civil aviation. The drones will aid in detecting and analyzing spectrum usage and improve the management of communication frequencies in India.
The collaboration aligns with the Indian government’s vision of Make in India and is expected to create innovative and cost-effective solutions for Indian organizations. OUS aims to provide precise spectrum analysis and monitoring solutions using local expertise and infrastructure, making a significant contribution to India’s defense and security industries.
Ashok Gupta, Executive Chairman of Optiemus Infracom, expressed excitement over expanding the product portfolio and emphasized the company’s efforts to forge global partnerships for the Indian defense and aviation sectors.
Prasad Kerkar, Director of LS Spectrum Solutions, highlighted the significance of introducing sophisticated drone-based spectrum solutions in India, aiming for widespread adoption and further development to address unauthorized cellular activities.
The strategic partnership with LS Spectrum aims to enhance India’s telecom and defense capabilities, providing real-time monitoring of communication frequencies, and offering significant time and cost savings compared to traditional spectrum monitoring methods. According to a recent EY-FICCI report, India’s drone industry could be worth $23 billion by 2030.
