A startup firm owned by two students of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, delivered indigenous combat drones and kamikazes to the Indian Army, just two months after launching operations, the founders cited on Tuesday. The startup delivered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Indian Army units in Jammu, Haryana's Chandimandir, West Bengal's Panagarh, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Apollyon Dynamics, a defence-tech startup, co-founded by Jayant Khatri, a Mechanical Engineering student from Ajmer, and Sourya Choudhury, an Electronics Engineering student from Kolkata, started from a hostel room to reduce India's dependence on foreign UAV technology. The idea for Apollyon Dynamics was born in early April this year, driven by Jayant and Sourya’s shared passion for robotics and unmanned aerial systems.
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 per hour and deliver payloads up to 1 kg with high accuracy, making it one of the most effective systems of its kind.
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"Designed for versatility in high-stakes environments, these drones are capable of executing a wide range of tactical operations from precision kamikaze strikes and covert nighttime surveillance to strategic payload deployment," Jayant Khatri and Sourya Choudhury stated, adding, "We officially incorporated Apollyon Dynamics in mid-May and immediately set to work on developing our flagship kamikaze drone, along with advanced surveillance and payload-delivery platforms tailored for military and strategic applications."
Apollyon Dynamics officially entered the defence supply ecosystem following a successful live demonstration for the Indian Army in Chandigarh in late May. During the showcase, the startup highlighted the speed, maneuverability, and durability of its drones. Impressed by the performance, several units have since placed active orders.
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Designing and building specialised unmanned aerial systems for India's defence and surveillance requirements is the area of expertise for Apollyon Dynamics. According to them, every system is fully constructed internally with an emphasis on toughness, dependability, and mission and terrain adaptability in India.
Additionally, the startup offers soldiers thorough practical training, guaranteeing that even those without any prior flying experience can quickly become skilled drone operators. To increase mission flexibility and operational reach, the team, which currently has about ten members, is developing next-generation fixed-wing systems and vertical take-off and landing platforms.
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