According to the World Health Organisation , their ability to carry and spread disease to humans causes millions of deaths every year.

In 2015 malaria alone caused 438 000 deaths.India carries a heavy burden of waterborne diseases such as malaria, dengue and chikungunya.

Water hyacinths, a highly problematic invasive species known for deoxygenating the water and destroying aquatic biodiversity, further aids in the growth of mosquito breeding.

However, Marut Drones can get an acre sprayed in 10 minutes and have a work rate of 5-6 acres per hour summing up to 25 acres per day.

It is also offering drones for security services for surveillance and tracking thieves.Mentored by T-Hub and Research Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH), Marut Drones was recently selected for Facebook’s India Innovation Accelerator Programme . | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1574316005.2339795/India’s-malaria-crisis-has-a-drone-solution?ref=audio_experience