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BonV Aero to Launch UAV Facility in Odisha
Drone manufacturing startup BonV Aero announced on Wednesday that it has begun preparatory activities for its Rs 300 crore unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) facility in Khordha, Odisha, which will feature an advanced assembly line, a center of excellence, and a drone park.
The Khordha initiative enhances the company's current obligations in the region, featuring a proposed UAV corridor at Rangeilunda, according to BonV Aero.
The company stated that with the new facility, it intends to position Odisha as one of India's leading hubs for advanced UAV production and aerospace innovation, noting that this also indicates a steady yet evident change in India's drone manufacturing landscape away from its conventional bases.
The new site, covering 2.5 acres, is intended as a comprehensive UAV hub, containing state-of-the-art drone assembly lines, a drone centre of excellence (CoE), and an industrial training centre, in addition to showcasing 'Odisha's first Drone Park,' a specialized area for innovation and testing.
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Additionally, the initiative will feature an 'experience centre', a dynamic area for stakeholders and the public to interact with UAV technology.
During the groundbreaking event, BonV presented three of its leading aerial platforms, designed for GPS-denied areas and tailored for defence, logistics, and vital infrastructure operations
"We're not merely constructing a facility; we're creating Odisha's entry point into the worldwide UAV market. From the production of indigenous heavy-lift drones to advanced pilot training, every aspect here is engineered for scalability," states Satyabrata Satapathy, cofounder and CEO of BonV Aero.
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During the groundbreaking event, BonV presented three of its leading aerial platforms, designed for GPS-denied areas and tailored for defence, logistics, and vital infrastructure operations.
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BonV Aero is an Indian deep-tech startup established in 2021, focusing on producing high-altitude, heavy-payload unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for defense and industrial logistics. Located in Odisha, they create electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) systems intended for transporting heavy loads, including their drones capable of carrying 100kg, suited for difficult landscapes and military uses
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