Incubated at IIT Madras, Amber Wings unveils Atva, a hybrid VTOL drone, setting a new benchmark in aerial transport, mapping, and surveillance
Enhanced with AI, Atva offers up to 10X faster flight times, ideal for long-range imaging solutions, offering superior battery life, and versatile payload options
Manufactured in-house, it embodies the ‘Made in India’ initiative, aimed at elevating the global drone landscape
Chennai, Amber Wings, an innovative UAV company, incubated at IIT Madras, focuses on the development of cutting-edge UAVs, particularly VTOL drones, tailored to address the pressing needs of mid-mile and last-mile cargo transport market segments. Taking a monumental step in this direction, the company has launched Atva, one of the most compact hybrid VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) drones.
The brainchild of Prof. Satya Chakravarthy, Amber Wings was conceived in 2019, envisioning ubiquitous aerial imaging & logistics solutions, for a sustainable future. This innovative venture offers versatile solutions for swift deliveries, long-range surveillance, and a diverse range of aerial imaging applications. Key sectors benefiting from their expertise include healthcare, pharmaceuticals, oil & alternate energy industries, real estate & construction, amongst others.
Atva, the flagship offering by Amber Wings, epitomises the fusion of vertical takeoff and landing benefits with the efficiency of fixed-wing flight, making it an invaluable asset for numerous applications. Enhanced by in-house cutting-edge AI, makes unique features such as precision landing a tangible reality. It ranks among the most ideal drone solutions available today, promising up to 10X faster flight times, unmatched battery performance, multi-hop capabilities, and diverse payload options. The drone’s modular airframe with detachable wings, wholly produced in-house, is a proud representation of the ‘Made in India’ initiative, signalling its readiness to take-off into the global skies. Amber Wings operates with a profound vision: to empower businesses and people globally through unparalleled drone technology, echoing the sentiment, “We speed up, so you can slow down.”
“The immense potential in the UAV space and our persistent R&D efforts, led us to creating a one-of-a-kind cargo VTOL product line. We envision a future where aerial solutions are smart, sustainable, and easily accessible, transforming the way we perceive transportation in the years to come,” said Prof. Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy, Founder & Advisor, Amber Wings.
“Driven by the limitless horizons of the UAV realm, we’ve charted a distinct path for our VTOL endeavours. Our vision is a sky dotted with solutions that are not only ingenious and sustainable, but also universally accessible, heralding a new era in aerial transportation. The team at Amber Wings believes that in a sky full of drones, we will be able to declutter and simplify aerial logistics in the long run. “ he further added.
Amber Wings recently made its impressive debut at Bharat Drone Shakti 2023, held at the Air Force Station Hindan in Ghaziabad. Atva demonstrated flight, flaunting its mission-ready capabilities of a broad range of delivery and surveillance applications. The company is exploring partnerships with healthcare organisations, logistics companies and the like for transport of medical supplies, aiming to expand its services to include eCommerce deliveries. Additionally, in the field of surveillance, Amber Wings seeks to cater to oil and alternative energy companies, forestry, real estate, and more.
Amber Wings has ambitious plans to develop higher payload-carrying variants, further enhancing its capabilities to meet diverse consumer needs across multiple industries. Together, the company is shaping a future where the sky knows no limits—a canvas for smart, sustainable, and easily accessible aerial solutions.
