{"id":46233,"date":"2024-09-26T09:42:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T09:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/26\/odisha-based-bonv-aero-sets-world-record-for-high-altitude-uav-hover-test-at-umling-la-ladakh-n-f-times\/"},"modified":"2024-09-26T09:42:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T09:42:20","slug":"odisha-based-bonv-aero-sets-world-record-for-high-altitude-uav-hover-test-at-umling-la-ladakh-n-f-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/26\/odisha-based-bonv-aero-sets-world-record-for-high-altitude-uav-hover-test-at-umling-la-ladakh-n-f-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Odisha based BonV Aero sets World Record for High-Altitude UAV Hover Test at Umling La, Ladakh &#8211; N.F Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Umling La:<\/strong> Odisha-based India\u2019s leading aerial mobility manufacturing firm, Bonv Aero has entered the International Book of Records for setting a new world record in high-altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology.<\/p>\n<p>The company, a prominent supplier of heavy-lift UAVs to the Indian Army, completed a hover flight test at Umling La Pass, Ladakh, noted as the world\u2019s highest motorable mountain pass, at an altitude of 19,024 feet. During this flight, BonV Aero\u2019s UAV platform carried a 30kg payload, setting a world record for UAV operations in high-altitude regions.<\/p>\n<p>The UAV, with a total takeoff weight of 100kg, successfully hovered at this extreme altitude, showcasing its superior lifting capability in harsh conditions where traditional helicopters like the Cheetah face payload limitations. This record-breaking achievement marks a significant advancement in logistics UAV technology, especially in regions where challenging terrain and altitude restrict conventional aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>Satyabrata Satapathy, Co-Founder &amp;amp; CEO of BonV Aero, remarked, \u201cThis world record is a proud moment for us. Our close collaboration with the Indian Army allowed us to design and execute a UAV platform that directly addresses logistical challenges in high-altitude areas. This successful test<br \/>underscores our ongoing commitment to advancing aerial mobility solutions for India\u2019s defence forces.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Cheetah helicopter, typically employed for high-altitude operations, can transport a maximum payload of only 20kg at similar altitudes, such as Siachen (12,000 \u2013 18,000 feet). BonV Aero\u2019s UAV platform, however, demonstrated its capability to handle significantly heavier loads, opening new<br \/>possibilities for efficient transport and supply chain solutions in the high-altitude regions along India\u2019s northern and eastern borders.<\/p>\n<p>Abinash Sahoo, Co-Founder &amp;amp; CTO of BonV Aero, added, \u201cWe believe this is just the beginning of what UAVs can achieve in extreme altitudes. Our achievement is the result of robust R&amp;amp;D, indigenous design, and advanced propulsion systems. The platform offers tremendous potential across various sectors, including Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Response (HADR).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This accomplishment not only strengthens BonV Aero\u2019s leadership in the heavy-lift logistics UAV market but also lays the foundation for future innovations in more demanding environments. This milestone is a critical step toward integrating UAV technology into high-altitude logistics for both military and civilian applications.<\/p>\n<p>BonV Aero\u2019s success is shared with its incubation partners at AIC-CGU and C.V. Raman Global University, who express their pride in the company\u2019s world record. The team extends its gratitude to Startup Odisha for its steadfast support throughout its journey.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Umling La: Odisha-based India\u2019s leading aerial mobility manufacturing firm, Bonv Aero has entered the International Book of Records for setting a new world record in high-altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology. The company, a prominent supplier of heavy-lift UAVs to the Indian Army, completed a hover flight test at Umling La Pass, Ladakh, noted [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":46234,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-46233","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nation"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_5741.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46233"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46233\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46235,"href":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46233\/revisions\/46235"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}