Airborne Geoscience International

What Airborne Geoscience International does

Airborne Geoscience International (AGI) is a Hyderabad, India-based private company founded in 2019 that provides airborne geophysical exploration services for subsurface natural resources to government mining and geology departments, national critical mineral missions, hydrocarbon exploration companies, water resource authorities, and environmental agencies. The company positions itself as India's first and only full-service technology aggregator for airborne exploration of subsurface natural resources, with operations spanning four continents and cumulative execution of more than 2.5 million line kilometers of exploration survey contracts for various governments worldwide.

AGI's technology stack combines eight distinct airborne geophysical survey methods — High Resolution Magnetics, Gamma-Ray Spectrometry, Scaler Gravity, Full Tensor Gravity (FTG), Full Tensor Magnetic Gradiometry (FTMG), Time Domain Electromagnetics (TDEM), Sub Audio Magnetics (SAM), and Passive Transient Pulse Electromagnetics — with Ground Geophysics and an AI/ML-driven Prospectivity Analysis system that integrates geological, geophysical, geochemical, and GIS data. These capabilities are delivered through a fleet of five specialized survey aircraft platforms (Twin Otter DHC-6-300, Eurocopter AS 350B3, Bell 206B-L4, Beechcraft King Air C90, Beechcraft King Air B-200). The company is developing state-of-the-art, exclusive, and patented survey technologies and has aligned its roadmap with India's National Critical Mineral Mission (Rs 16,300 crore), Atmanirbhar Bharat, and Viksit Bharat initiatives.

The business model is professional services revenue from government exploration survey contracts, acquired through direct enterprise sales. The company is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no recorded funding rounds, and targets five resource verticals: critical minerals, deep-seated minerals, hydrocarbons, groundwater, and geothermal sources. Leadership includes Founder Promoter and Managing Director Sudipto Mukerji (pioneer of India's National Airborne Geophysical Mapping Project), Founder Promoter and Director of Aviation Captain Anirudh Tanwar (Sarthi Airways), and Principal Management Advisor David Ovadia MBE (former British Geological Survey Director).

Name

Airborne Geoscience International

Legal name

Airborne Geoscience International

Website

https://agiplc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Airborne Geoscience International is a Hyderabad-based startup that provides airborne geophysical exploration and AI/ML-driven prospectivity analysis for subsurface natural resources to government mining and geology departments across four continents, supporting India's National Critical Mineral Mission.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airborne Geophysical Exploration Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Support Activities for Mining (213), Support Activities for Mining (2131)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382), Metal Mining (1000), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling) (IMAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Airborne geophysical surveys
• Mineral exploration services
• Subsurface resource mapping
• Airborne electromagnetics
• Critical mineral prospecting

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Exploration Survey Contracts: AGI and its associates execute exploration survey contracts for various governments worldwide, covering geophysical surveys of subsurface natural resources.
2. Exploration Services: Comprehensive exploration services for natural resource discovery including critical mineral exploration, deep-seated mineral exploration, hydrocarbon exploration, groundwater exploration, and environmental mapping.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AGI provides airborne geophysical survey and early-stage exploration services for subsurface natural resources, deploying a fleet of specialized aircraft equipped with magnetic, electromagnetic, gravity, radiometric and gradiometry sensors to map critical minerals, deep-seated mineral deposits, hydrocarbons, groundwater and geothermal sources for government and private clients across four continents. The company complements these surveys with ground geophysics and an AI/ML-driven prospectivity analysis system that integrates geological, geophysical, geochemical and GIS data to generate mineral exploration targets.

Product overview

AGI is India's first full service early-stage natural resource exploration company offering a comprehensive portfolio of airborne geophysical exploration services. The company operates a multi-technology platform approach combining six distinct airborne geophysical survey technologies (High Resolution Magnetics, Gamma-Ray Spectrometry, Scaler Gravity, Full Tensor Gravity, Full Tensor Magnetic Gradiometry, Time Domain Electromagnetics, Sub Audio Magnetics, Passive Transient Pulse Electromagnetics) with Ground Geophysics and an AI/ML-driven Prospectivity Analysis system. AGI delivers these capabilities through five specialized survey aircraft platforms (Twin Otter DHC-6-300, Eurocopter AS 350B3, Bell 206B-L4 Long Ranger, Beechcraft King Air C90, Beechcraft King Air B-200) to provide end-to-end exploration services for critical minerals, deep-seated deposits, hydrocarbons, groundwater, and geothermal sources. The company serves government and commercial clients across four continents, having executed exploration contracts covering more than 2.5 million line kilometers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Critical Mineral Exploration Airborne and ground-based exploration services targeting critical minerals essential for economic development and national security, including lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements and other minerals vital for clean energy technologies and high-tech industries, delivered for government and private clients.
• Deep Seated Mineral Exploration Advanced exploration services targeting deep-seated mineral deposits using AGI's state-of-the-art airborne geophysical technologies for government geological surveys and mining clients.
• Hydrocarbon Exploration Airborne geophysical survey and exploration services for hydrocarbons including oil, gas, coalbed methane and related resources, providing cost-effective regional screening for exploration companies.
• Ground Water Exploration Exploration services for groundwater resources using airborne geophysical technologies and methodologies to identify aquifers and support water resource management.
• Environmental Mapping Environmental assessment and mapping services utilizing airborne geophysical survey capabilities for environmental baseline studies and natural resource inventories.
• Early Stage Exploration Advisory Consulting and advisory services for early-stage natural resource exploration, including technical advisory, data management and analysis for government and enterprise clients.
• Twin Otter DHC-6-300 Survey Services Versatile twin-engine aircraft platform used for geophysical surveys in challenging terrain and remote locations, with capacity for 10 passengers and advanced survey equipment.
• Eurocopter AS 350B3 Survey Services High-performance helicopter platform designed for precision survey work in mountainous and difficult terrain with high-altitude capabilities up to 15,100 ft service ceiling.
• BELL 206B-L4 Long Ranger Survey Services Cost-effective helicopter platform for medium-scale survey projects offering reliable performance with 4-passenger capacity.
• Beechcraft King Air C90 Survey Services High-speed, high-altitude survey platform with pressurized cabin comfort for efficient regional surveys.
• Beechcraft King Air B-200 Survey Services Flagship aircraft platform offering maximum range, payload and advanced survey capabilities for comprehensive geophysical surveys.

Quantifiable outcome

• AI/ML-driven prospectivity analysis system generates exploration targets for critical minerals supporting India's National Critical Mineral Mission with Rs 16,300 crore investment

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TEXMiN at IIT (ISM) DhanbadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026TEXMiN at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has partnered with AGI to launch India's first AI/ML-driven mineral prospectivity analysis system. The collaboration integrates geological, geophysical, geochemical, and GIS data to generate exploration targets for critical minerals. This supports India's National Critical Mineral Mission which carries an investment of Rs 16,300 crore to reduce import dependence on minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel essential for clean energy technologies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sander Geophysics: Canadian airborne geophysical survey company offering magnetic, radiometric, electromagnetic, and gravity surveys globally. Directly comparable in technology stack (multi-sensor airborne surveys) and customer base (governments and mineral explorers).
• Bell Geospace: Houston-based airborne Full Tensor Gravity (FTG) gradiometry specialist for oil & gas and mineral exploration. Directly comparable to AGI's FTG capability and hydrocarbon exploration use case.
• Xcalibur Airborne Geophysics: Global airborne geophysical survey provider operating a multi-platform aircraft fleet (fixed-wing and helicopter) for magnetic, radiometric, EM, and gravity surveys. Closest direct competitor to AGI's service portfolio and four-continent go-to-market.
• Geotech Airborne Geophysical Surveys: Canadian airborne geophysics specialist with proprietary VTEM (versatile time-domain EM) and other sensor systems, serving mineral exploration and government clients worldwide. Directly comparable on technology differentiation and target market.
• SkyTEM Surveys: Danish airborne EM survey specialist with proprietary SkyTEM system, used globally for groundwater, mineral, and geotechnical surveys. Comparable airborne EM-led service model and government/mining customer segments.

Emerging players

• New Resolution Geophysics (NRG): Australian airborne geophysical survey provider (formerly part of Fugro Airborne Surveys) specializing in high-resolution magnetic, radiometric, and EM surveys for minerals and nearshore applications. Comparable emerging player with similar technology focus.
• Mb Geophysics (Multi-Physics): Indian-headquartered (with international operations) airborne geophysical services provider using helicopter platforms for magnetic and radiometric surveys. Closest regional peer to AGI in India with overlapping technology and customer focus.
• Getech Group: UK-based geoscience data and analytics company offering gravity and magnetic data products and exploration services. Comparable as a smaller, data-analytics-led exploration player adjacent to AGI's prospectivity analysis capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Fugro: Dutch multinational providing site characterization, geotechnical, and geoscience services including airborne surveys. Overlaps with AGI in airborne geophysical acquisition but operates a much broader site-investigation portfolio.
• CGG (Viridien Group): Global geoscience heavyweight offering airborne and ground geophysical acquisition, processing, and interpretation across minerals and hydrocarbons. Much broader portfolio (including seismic acquisition and Subsurface Imaging Centers) than AGI's exploration focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airborne-geosciences-international-private-limited-agi
• Xx.com/agiplcindia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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