Jakarta, INTI - The Ministry of Industry continues to accelerate technological transformation in the industrial sector to enhance competitiveness and drive national economic growth. One of the technological transformations increasingly adopted by industry players is the utilization of unmanned aircraft (drones) for aerial surveys, mapping, data analysis, as well as cargo and logistics purposes.

“The utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles through drones has now become a highly important service, used by industries in agriculture, plantations, forestry, mining, power generation, and various other sectors to improve efficiency in production and field supervision. This advanced technology is capable of producing accurate mapping,” said Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita in a statement in Jakarta on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Drones are generally used in mapping surveys that provide spatial information. Surveys conducted using unmanned aircraft essentially present regional profiles, spatial capacity, demographic conditions, potential areas, and various other required information, which can be displayed online. Users are able to monitor their areas in greater detail through aerial views.

Agus explained that as industrial technology continues to develop, more small and medium industries (SMEs) are entering the unmanned aircraft technology services sector. The Minister of Industry expressed appreciation for SME providers of unmanned aircraft technology services that have become solution partners for industry players, particularly SMEs, enabling them to adopt advanced drone technology in their production processes.

This aligns with the efforts of the Directorate General of Small, Medium and Miscellaneous Industries (IKMA), which consistently provides guidance to SMEs in unmanned aircraft services to further enhance competitiveness and expand market reach for this technology.

“There are currently 24 small and medium industries engaged in drone technology services that we continue to support, both in strengthening internal company capacity and in expanding market access and product development,” said Director General of IKMA at the Ministry of Industry, Reni Yanita.

On February 5–6, 2026, the Director General of IKMA visited several drone SMEs fostered by the Directorate General of IKMA in Yogyakarta. These companies included CV AMX UAV Technologies, PT Inderaja Teknik Indonesia, PT Karya Solusi Angkasa, PT Aerotek Global Inovasi, and PT Inovasi Solusi Transportasi Indonesia.

“The Ministry of Industry is working to accelerate these startups as technology solutions providers for industry and society. Their products, both unmanned aircraft and software, must be directly implementable by industry players, including those at the SME scale,” Reni stated.

Coaching programs conducted by the Directorate General of IKMA through the Directorate of Metal, Machinery, Electronics, and Transportation Equipment SMEs for drone service SMEs include the Startup for Industry program (Tech Link – Investment Summit and mentoring) in 2023–2024; assistance for Domestic Component Level (TKDN) certification in 2024; and facilitation of SNI ISO 9001 certification in 2024.

Strengthening the Drone SME Ecosystem Through Industrial Exposure 

“With this guidance, drone SMEs are gaining greater exposure within the broader industrial ecosystem, enabling them to build networks and establish potential new collaborations with industry players, educational institutions, and strategic partners relevant to the development of the solutions they create,” emphasized Reni Yanita.

Director of Metal, Machinery, Electronics, and Transportation Equipment SMEs (IKM LMEAA), Dini Hanggandari, added that drone SMEs facilitated to participate in various exhibitions organized by the Ministry of Industry also have the opportunity to interact directly with visitors. This allows them to gain feedback, understand real industry needs, and explore opportunities for technology implementation in the manufacturing sector and among SMEs.

Moreover, Dini continued, the participation of drone SMEs in MFI 2024 served as a catalyst for strengthening business direction and product development, while also enhancing their readiness to contribute more broadly to the industrial ecosystem and SMEs fostered by the Ministry of Industry.

“They also had the opportunity to initiate market expansion in BRICS countries (South Africa) and to develop the Smart Spectrum product,” she added. Dini also expressed appreciation for the growing capabilities of drone SMEs fostered by the Directorate General of IKMA at the Ministry of Industry, which continue to advance and are capable of producing sophisticated unmanned aircraft and systems aligned with market needs.

For example, PT Inovasi Solusi Transportasi Indonesia, which produces drones under the Frogs Indonesia brand, has innovated across various products, ranging from unmanned passenger aircraft (passenger drones), spray drones, surveillance drones, cargo drones, to surveillance and mapping drones (surveillance mapper drones). Frogs Indonesia products have been deployed in more than 21 provinces and 61 cities/regencies.

Meanwhile, PT Karya Solusi Angkasa manufactures a range of unmanned aircraft primarily for the agricultural industry. The company’s drones can be operated manually or automatically, are made from high-quality carbon composite materials with a simple design, and feature safety systems for emergency situations as well as resistance to light rain. PT Karya Solusi Angkasa also provides repair services, maintenance, and spare parts availability.

PT Aerotek Global Inovasi produces Beehive drones capable of collecting accurate analytical data. These drones have been used for pollination in oil palm plantations (pollination drones) and in firefighting missions, where they deploy fire-extinguishing balls with precision while their cameras accurately monitor fire-affected areas.

PT Inderaja Teknik Indonesia specializes in remote sensing technology for work requiring geospatial mapping. In addition to aerial mapping, the company also conducts underwater and underground mapping, including inside tunnels.

CV AMX UAV Technologies manufactures various drones used for aerial videography and photography, regional mapping, and agricultural management. In regional mapping, CV AMX UAV drones can present industrial estate plans in various modeling formats. The drones can also be utilized for planning gas pipeline routes and nickel mining areas. For agricultural management, these drones are capable of calculating nutrient requirements and soil moisture levels.

Conclusion 

The rapid growth of drone-based SMEs in Indonesia reflects a strong alignment between technological innovation and industrial needs. Through structured government support, exhibition participation, and market expansion initiatives, these companies are not only strengthening their competitiveness but also expanding practical drone applications across agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.

As capabilities continue to evolve, from passenger drones to advanced geospatial and smart agriculture solutions, Indonesia’s drone SMEs are positioning themselves as strategic contributors to industrial transformation and future-ready technology ecosystems.

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