BITS Hyderabad startup delivers combat drones to Indian Army

Apollyon Dynamics specialises in the design and manufacturing of custom unmanned aerial systems tailored for India's defence and surveillance needs.

Hyderabad: Apollyon Dynamics, a defence-tech startup founded by students of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus, has recently delivered indigenous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Indian Army units in Jammu, Chandimandir, Panagarh, and Arunachal Pradesh within just two months of beginning operations.

Founded by Jayant Khatri and Sourya Choudhury at BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus, Apollyon Dynamics specialises in the design and manufacturing of custom unmanned aerial systems tailored for India’s defence and surveillance needs.

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Among its most popular products is a trainer UAV, widely adopted by Army units for its ease of use and robust design. The startup also provides comprehensive hands-on training for soldiers, ensuring that even those without prior flying experience can become proficient drone operators in a short span of time.

Apollyon’s lineup includes multi-role aerial vehicles for long-range surveillance, tactical payload delivery, and high-precision kamikaze operations.

Its flagship kamikaze platform can fly at speeds exceeding 300 km/h and deliver payloads up to 1 kg with high accuracy, making it one of the most effective systems of its kind.

“The foundation at BITS Hyderabad empowered us to move fast, build responsibly, and solve real-world defence challenges,” said Jayant Khatri, co-founder, Apollyon Dynamics.

The team is now working on next-gen VTOL platforms and fixed-wing systems, aiming to further extend mission flexibility and operational reach.