BITS Pilani-Based Start-Up Apollyon Dynamics Delivers Indigenous Drones to Indian Army.

Science and Technology

Apollyon Dynamics, a defence-tech start-up from BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science) Pilani–Hyderabad Campus, recently delivered India-made UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) to the Indian Army in July 2025. This marks a major step in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing and drone warfare capability.


      - Founded by Jayant Khatri and Sourya Choudhury, Apollyon Dynamics started as a hostel project and evolved into a defence-tech firm developing fully in-house drones tailored for Indian military operations. The startup was established at BITS Pilani’s Hyderabad campus.

      - The Indian Army deployed these drones at four key forward bases: Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir), Chandimandir (Haryana), Panagarh (West Bengal), and Arunachal Pradesh. These bases are strategically significant and represent different conflict zones, from borders to counter-insurgency regions.

     

Main Point :-   (i) The radar-evading kamikaze drones can fly at speeds exceeding 300 km/h and carry payloads up to 1 kg. These high-speed drones are designed for precision strikes, and their stealth features allow them to bypass radar detection in sensitive areas.

      (ii) To ensure operational readiness, Apollyon Dynamics has also provided hands-on training to Indian Army personnel. The training modules are designed so that soldiers without prior drone experience can operate them effectively in field conditions.

(iii) The startup’s team includes six second-year BITS students working on next-generation technologies, including VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drones and fixed-wing UAVs. These systems are being developed for extended range, improved mobility, and better payload adaptability.

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