Drone technology in India is reaching new heights. Odisha-based startup BonV Aero has set a world record. It has completed a high-altitude UAV hover flight at a height of 19,024 feet. It can revolutionize the logistics segment in the country. It can reshape the supply delivery in high-altitude regions like Ladakh and Siachen.
The UAV of BonV Aero is equipped with a maximum takeoff weight of 100kg and has successfully lifted a 30kg load. The feature has surpassed the capacity of the Cheetah helicopters which are currently being used by the Indian Army for high-altitude missions. Cheetahs struggle to carry more than 20kg in such conditions.
Indian Army has long grappled with the limitations of helicopter-based supply chains in remote areas. It can very well address the need of army for efficient and high-capacity logistics solutions in high-altitude and tough terrains.
BonV Aero Co-founder and CTO Abinash Sahoo mentioned the potential of the new development in Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Response (HADR). It can deliver supplies in region shit by natural disasters or conflicts. It is versatile and can make a significant impact beyond the defense sector.
The in-house R&D and indigenous propulsion system of the startup demonstrate its commitment to advancing UAV technology in India. It is a gesture that the Indian aerospace industry is ready to lead in the global UAV sector.
The success of BonV Aero is a reminder of the power of technology. It can further address logistical challenges in the future. It can become the future of aerial mobility. It can easy delivery of supplies in high-altitude regions.