Airbound: India-Based Startup Unveils Autonomous Hybrid VTOL Drone Founded by Teenager Naman Pushp
India-based startup Airbound has introduced a 2.5 kg autonomous hybrid drone capable of vertical takeoff and airplane-style flight. The carbon fibre drone can carry a 1 kg payload across 40 km on a single charge. Founded by teenager Naman Pushp, the startup has attracted investors linked to Tesla, SpaceX, and Anduril for its VTOL technology.
India-based startup Airbound has unveiled a 2.5 kg autonomous drone capable of vertical takeoff and landing like a helicopter before transitioning to efficient airplane-style flight. The carbon fibre drone can carry up to 1 kg payload over distances of 40 km on a single charge. Founded by teenager Naman Pushp during the COVID lockdown, the company has already raised significant funding from investors linked to Tesla, SpaceX, and Anduril. This hybrid VTOL design targets applications in logistics, medical deliveries, and last-mile services. The development highlights India's growing capabilities in affordable, autonomous drone technology for commercial and dual-use scenarios. The drone has sparked widespread interest for its impressive weight-to-performance ratio. Gujarat: 10-Foot-Long Unclaimed Drone Wing Found on Kutch Coastline; Material Sent to IAF for Technical Analysis.
Indian Startup Airbound Drone Showcased
India-based drone startup Airbound has unveiled a lightweight autonomous drone with vertical takeoff and airplane-like forward flight capabilities.
Built using carbon fiber composites, the 2.5 kg drone can carry nearly 1 kg payload while maintaining efficient and stable flight.… pic.twitter.com/B5AgSooIy4
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Airbound Drone Video
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