Asteria Aerospace, a full-stack drone technology company, has announced the successful delivery of its largest-ever contract for AT-15 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) drones to the Indian Army. This significant milestone underscores Asteria's commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat and delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the stringent requirements of defence and homeland security agencies.
"This delivery of Asteria's indigenously developed AT-15 surveillance drones to the Indian Ministry of Defence demonstrates our unwavering support for meeting the evolving needs of our defence forces," said Neel Mehta, Director & Co-founder of Asteria Aerospace. "These man-portable drones are equipped with multiple advanced features, such as best-in-class flight performance in high-altitude areas, integrated high-resolution day and night cameras, and support for precision artillery targeting. We are confident they will play a crucial role in enhancing the surveillance capabilities of the Indian Army."
With a unique blended wing design, Asteria's AT-15 drone boasts superior aerodynamics for flight efficiency and high wind resistance, enabling operation at altitudes of up to 6,000 metres above mean sea level. Its vertical takeoff and landing capability allows for launch and recovery in confined areas. The AT-15 offers an impressive flight time of up to 120 minutes and a range of 20 km line of sight, ensuring extended surveillance and reconnaissance over large areas. An integrated EO-IR payload with high zoom capability enables critical aerial intelligence gathering from significant standoff distances, day and night. Furthermore, the drone is constructed entirely from composite materials, making it robust, lightweight, and man-portable.
Asteria Aerospace operates a state-of-the-art 28,000 sq. ft. design and production facility in Bengaluru, featuring a DSIR-recognised R&D lab to develop future-ready products to the highest standards of quality and compliance. Additionally, the company maintains a strategic presence in Gurugram to cater to its diverse clientele, including government and defence agencies.