TropoGo
India's drone insurance marketplace and ecosystem platform for on-demand coverage and flight operations
Overview
TropoGo is a drone insurance marketplace and ecosystem platform serving commercial drone operators and the broader drone industry in India. The company provides on-demand coverage for drone operations including third-party liability, comprehensive, payload protection, and BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) experimentation cover, distributed through partnerships with major Indian insurers.
Beyond insurance, TropoGo operates a SaaS marketplace with integrated tools for drone operators: an AI-assisted flight planning system (Air Sherpa), a digital storefront for drones and parts (SkyStore), DGCA-certified training resources, drone financing products, and a pilot job board. The platform connects operators, manufacturers, training organizations, and insurers through a single interoperable data layer targeting India's low-altitude airspace ecosystem.
Founded in 2018 by Sandipan Sen, TropoGo has raised USD 1.21M across six funding rounds from eight investors including institutional and angel backers. The company reports 540+ companies across 21 categories in its ecosystem database and has been recognized in the BCG India Insurtech report and by the Fintech Wales accelerator program.
Products & Services
Drone Insurance
On-demand insurance products for drone operators including third-party liability, comprehensive hull coverage, payload protection, and specialized BVLOS experimentation cover. Also includes personal accident coverage with access to 7,000+ cashless hospitals and hospicash daily benefit insurance.
Key Features
- On-demand, per-flight or annual policy options
- BVLOS-specific coverage for advanced operations
- Distributed through Bajaj Allianz, Tata AIG, HDFC Ergo, and National Insurance
Target Users: Commercial drone operators, agricultural drone users, DGCA-certified pilots
Air Sherpa Flight Planning Tool
Interactive flight planning system with real-time weather integration, airspace compliance checking, and ATC information for pre-flight safety verification.
Key Features
- Real-time weather intelligence
- Airspace and ATC compliance data
- Location intelligence and drone checklist tools
Target Users: Drone operators planning BVLOS and commercial flights
SkyStore Marketplace
Digital marketplace for purchasing drones, components, and accessories with product comparison features and ecosystem connectivity.
Key Features
- Drone and parts marketplace
- Product comparison tools
- Integration with manufacturer ecosystem
Target Users: Drone operators, agricultural users, training institutes
Training & Certification
Network access to DGCA-certified drone pilot training courses and certification programs through Registered Pilot Training Organizations (RPTOs).
Key Features
- DGCA-certified curriculum access
- RPTO network connections
- Certification tracking
Target Users: Aspiring drone pilots, commercial operators requiring DGCA certification
Drone Loans
Financing products for Indian-made agricultural, survey, and training drones.
Key Features
- Targeted at Made-in-India drone models
- Coverage for agricultural, survey, and training use cases
Target Users: Drone operators and businesses seeking equipment financing
Drone Pilot Job Board
Platform connecting certified drone pilots with companies hiring for drone services and operational roles.
Key Features
- Job listing and search for drone pilot roles
- Connects pilots with commercial operators and service providers
Target Users: DGCA-certified pilots seeking employment, companies hiring drone operators
At a Glance
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, India
- Employees
- 11-50
- Funding
- Seed
Category & Focus
- Category
- Specialty Solutions
- Subcategories
- Drone Insurance Embedded Insurance Digital Marketplace
- Insurance Verticals
- Specialty/E&S P&C Commercial
- Target Customers
- Consumers, Carriers, Agents/Agencies
Customers
- Bajaj Allianz
- Tata AIG
- HDFC Ergo
- National Insurance
- Avianco Technologies
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Last updated: 2026-05-18