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Sector Thesis·4 min read·Week 3

Why Drone Networks in India Need Operators First, Not Aircraft

Drone tech in India faces an inverted network effect problem. Unlike ride-sharing, operators must exist before reliable demand emerges. The first 500 skilled pilots will determine which platform captures 80% of agricultural and logistics volume.

ByAmit Tyagi·Fitoor Capital
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Amit Tyagi

Founder, AletheiaAI & GP, Fitoor Capital

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