Bengaluru startup builds UAV that can watch Earth for 24 hours
Bengaluru startup builds UAV that can watch Earth for 24 hours

Founded by Shreepoorna S. Rao, the company is focused on delivering real-time geospatial intelligence without depending on expensive satellite systems or large ground infrastructure.

Traditional satellites provide wide coverage but are costly and cannot continuously observe one specific location. Conventional drones, meanwhile, often lack the altitude and endurance needed for large-scale monitoring.

The UAV can reportedly carry payloads of up to 250 kilograms, allowing it to host multiple sensing systems such as multispectral, hyperspectral, electro-optical, infrared and synthetic aperture radar technologies.

Its biggest strengths include long endurance, high-resolution imaging and near-continuous coverage of selected areas. The aircraft is also designed for low infrastructure deployment, making it valuable for remote and underserved regions.

The startup gained momentum in 2025 after securing around $2.6 million in pre-seed funding from global investors. The support has helped accelerate flight testing and manufacturing expansion.

Published on 4/15/2026