India,25th sept 2025: A new model for nurturing India’s young engineering talent is emerging, centred on real-world projects and direct industry experience. At the heart of this movement is BonV Aero, a company focused on deep-tech drone solutions, which has positioned itself as both an employer and innovation partner for the nation’s youth.
This approach is evident in how the company operates. BonV Aero’s journey begins in colleges and innovation hubs, including its own incubation at AIC at CV Raman Global University in Odisha. The company recruits young engineers from institutions like IIT Mandi and local engineering colleges, offering them hands-on opportunities in research, design, and operational deployment.
“Our goal is not just to build drones, but to nurture the people who will lead the next generation of aerospace innovation in India.”Satyabrata Satapathy, Co-Founder & CEO, BonV Aero
The work of these young engineers is already making a direct impact:
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One group designed a para-dropping mechanism for drones to release supplies with precision mid-air, now deployed in live missions.
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Another team used drones with Ground Penetrating Radar during the Sikkim landslide, aiding the Indian Army in locating underground features.
Innovation Milestone:
One of BonV Aero’s UAVs set a world record by hovering with a 30 kg payload at 19,024 ft AMSL at Umling La Pass, the highest motorable pass in the world.
This gave young engineers hands-on exposure to:
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Systems integration
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High-altitude performance
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Extreme-condition problem-solving
BonV Aero fosters an environment where young engineers take ownership of their work. Its emphasis on indigenous technology and mission-driven culture enables them to work on real-world impact projects.
“The energy of these young minds is what drives us. We provide the mentors and the facility, but they are the ones creating solutions.”Gaurav Achha, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, BonV Aero
The Big Picture:
This academia-industry model is setting a new precedent for how India can build a self-sufficient drone industry.
By giving young engineers real ownership and mission-driven roles, BonV Aero is:
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Building a pipeline of global drone innovators
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Developing leaders who will shape the future of drone and AI technologies
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Shifting India’s youth from tech users to tech creators
