Road Map

EVOLUTIONARY MILESTONES

In July 2017, VTOL AVIATION INDIA PVT. LTD. was incorporated, marking the inception of a visionary endeavor. Established with a focus on Urban Aerial Mobility, the company aligned itself with the 'Make in India' initiative, laying the foundation for innovation in the field of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. This pivotal moment set the stage for VTOL's journey towards becoming a leader in technological excellence within the aerospace industry.

  • 2023-2024

    • Received DGCA's 1st ever Type Certification in Hybrid (Fixed Wing) UAV in Small Weight Class as India's 1st Drone Manufacturing Company.
    • Trial and Testing of Cannister Launching UAVs.
    • Testing of Swarm Missions on Multiple UAVS in Master & Slave Combinations.
    • Design and Development of Strategic Surveillance and Combat Mission Drone 'ABHINANDAN'.
    • Design & Development of Multirotor 'ABHAY_12R250D of Maximum Take off weight of 250 kg with Payload Carrying Capacity of 50 kg.
    • Delivery of Advanced Hybrid Professional Grade Survey Drones to CMPDI (Coal India).
    • Manufacturing of ABHINANDAN_HNX30D: Launching the production of the much-anticipated ABHINANDAN, furthering our commitment to innovative solutions.
    • Manufacturing of ABHAY_12R250D for Armed Forces: Initiating the production of the specialized ABHAY_12R250D, tailored specifically for the needs of the Indian Armed Forces.
    • Completion of VTOL Air Taxi Prototype: Achieving a landmark in urban aerial mobility through the development of the multi-seater VTOL Air Taxi.
    • Enhanced Customization for Defense and Civil Sectors: Testing of Swarm Drones in High Altitude Areas.
    • Investment in R&D Centers: Enhancing our research capabilities with state-of-the-art facilities.
  • 2021-2022

    • Manufacturing & delivery of Untethered and Tethered MultiCopters to DRDO, Pune.
    • Manufacturing & delivery of 10 Nos Advanced Aerial Survey & topographical Mapping UAV AARAV_ENX6M to Andhra Pradesh Govt's Revenue Department.
    • Design and Development of Strategic Surveillance and Combat Mission Drone 'ABHINANDAN'.
    • Design & Development of Indigenous EO & IR Sensors for Inhouse Multiple Weight Class UAVs.
  • 2019-2020

    • Trial & Testing of MIL Grade Auto Pilot at IIT Kanpur.
    • Design & Development of ABHAY, AARAV & AAVEG Series UAVs for Mapping and Surveillance.
    • Flight Trials of UAS of MTOW (Maximum Take-Off Weight) of 2 kg, 6 kg, 13 kg and 25 kg at Navi Mumbai factory and IIT-Kanpur.
  • 2017-2018

    • Company incorporation on 13th July 2017 under the 'Make in India' initiative, focusing on Urban Aerial Mobility.
    • Collaboration with IIT Kanpur: Signed an MOU for the development of VTOL Air Taxis & UAVs.
    • Centre of Excellence Partnership: Joined hands with IIT Kanpur for UPEIDA (Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority) bolstering indigenous technology and innovation.