In 2018, three alumni from IIT Kanpur—Dr. Abhishek, Rama Krishna, and Chirag
Jain—launched EndureAir Systems with a bold goal: turn advanced drone research into
real products that solve problems in the field. What began as lab work grew into a company
designing, developing, and manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for defense,
logistics, disaster response, and remote medical deliveries.
How EndureAir Was Founded and What They Dreamed
The three founders saw a gap: in India, cutting-edge drone tech was often stuck inside
research labs. Very little of it was rugged or reliable enough for practical, on-ground use.
They decided to change this. They built a startup that didn’t just prototype — they built real,
durable UAVs. Their mission: high payload capacity, long endurance, and customization to
tackle tough environments.
How Innovation in Design Sets Them Apart
EndureAir’s UAVs combine fixed-wing and rotary designs to harness strengths from both.
That means their drones can fly farther, carry more, and work in variable terrain—mountains,
forests, disaster zones. They engineer everything in-house: from the frame to the flight
control systems. This gives better control over performance and reliability, since they’re not
just assembling imported parts.
How They Secured Government Trust and Validation
One big win for EndureAir was earning orders from Indian defense and security forces. The
Indian Army now buys many of its UAVs from them. That level of trust validates the reliability
and build quality of their designs. It also opens doors to larger and more critical contracts.
For a deep-tech startup, winning government work is both a test and a credential.
How Funding Fueled Growth and Expansion
To build serious drones, you need good research, facilities, and capital. EndureAir raised
multiple rounds of funding. One early investor was Jalaj Dani (of Asian Paints). Funds have
been used to scale up manufacturing, improve design, and build UAVs with heavier payload
capacity. These investments let the company grow into enterprise and defense segments,
not just niche or small scale.
How Real-World Applications Proved Their Value
EndureAir’s drones aren’t just for showing off. They’ve been deployed in real rescue
missions during natural disasters. They fly medical deliveries to remote areas where roads
fail. Their platforms are used for surveillance and aerial mapping. These real-use cases give
the company feedback on what works, what doesn’t, and how to improve. That continuous
iteration helps them stay ahead in performance.
How Their Revenue and Scale Are Emerging
While the company did report some losses in certain fiscal years (common for hardware
startups), their growth in revenue has been impressive. From very small early sales,
EndureAir scaled to crores of rupees in orders. They now aim to grow their order book
further, targeting tens of crores worth of contracts with defense and enterprise clients.
How Technology, Patents & Expertise Give Them an
Edge
EndureAir isn’t just building drones—they are building proprietary tech. They hold multiple
patents in VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) systems, advanced flight control, and payload
integration. Their team has many years of academic and research experience. This deep
technical base helps them avoid copying existing designs and instead creating UAVs suited
to Indian conditions—weather, terrain, requirements.
How EndureAir Looks to the Future
Looking ahead, EndureAir has big plans. They want to build heavier UAVs, work with more
government agencies, and improve delivery times and range. Their roadmap includes
building more endurance platforms, newer surveillance drones, and expanding into
international markets. Also, pushing for certifications and testing infrastructure to meet high
reliability and safety standards.
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EndureAir Systems’ journey—from IIT laboratories to building field-tested UAVs
trusted by defense and enterprise users—shows how innovation + engineering +
resolve can take flight.
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