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IIT-Madras incubated ePlane receives DGCA certification for its e200X airtaxis

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

IIT-Madras incubated ePlane receives DGCA certification for its e200X airtaxis

The ePlane Company, an IIT-Madras-incubated startup, received Type Certification from India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) e200X aircraft, marking a first in the Indo-Pacific region. With plans to launch air taxi services by 2026, ePlane aims to transport over 500,000 people daily within three years. The certification recognizes the aircraft's high safety standards and supports India's commitment to innovative, sustainable urban mobility.

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ePlane aims to complete air-taxi prototype by the end of 2024, says founder

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

ePlane aims to complete air-taxi prototype by the end of 2024, says founder

Aerospace marketplace ePlane plans to complete its prototype of the e200X air taxi by the end of the year. The company, incubated at IIT-Madras, aims to have several prototypes ready for certification and commercialization by 2026. ePlane is developing compact electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) air taxis and aims for full-scale urban commercialization by 2027. The company is also working on services such as agritech, medical cargo, air ambulances, and advanced aircraft development. ePlane has filed for intellectual property rights in about 30 countries and is focused on reducing road emissions through its compact vehicles.

IIT-incubated startup's air taxis to fly in UAE & Southeast Asia

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

IIT-incubated startup's air taxis to fly in UAE & Southeast Asia

IIT-Madras incubated startup, ePlane Company, partners with Dubai-based Empire Aviation Group to globalize its electric aircraft. The collaboration aims to launch eVTOL air-taxis and air-ambulances in India, UAE, Thailand, and Indonesia, leveraging Empire's aviation expertise. Targeting a 2026 commercial launch, ePlane recently secured a $1 billion deal with ICATT for 788 air ambulances in India. Production plans involve discussing locations with state governments and seeking production partners.

IIT Madras-incubated Amber Wings gets DGCA nod for hybrid cargo drone ATVA-1 - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

IIT Madras-incubated Amber Wings gets DGCA nod for hybrid cargo drone ATVA-1 - The Economic Times

Amber Wings, an IIT Madras-incubated aerospace startup, received DGCA Type Certification for its hybrid cargo drone, ATVA-1, enabling round-the-clock commercial use in India. Built over six design iterations, ATVA-1 aims to revolutionize last-mile deliveries across diverse sectors such as e-commerce and healthcare. While the drone isn’t certified for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, it's capable of autonomous flight, positioning Amber Wings to capitalize on India’s burgeoning drone market projected to exceed ₹5,000 crore by 2030.

Mahindra hails IIT-Madras startup developing electric flying taxis

Internet

Internet · 1y ago

Mahindra hails IIT-Madras startup developing electric flying taxis

Anand Mahindra was amazed by ePlane, a startup from IIT Madras, developing electric flying taxis for speedy urban commutes. Founder Prof. Sathya Chakravarthy plans to unveil their first vehicle in 2025. Mahindra hailed IIT Madras as a top incubator, celebrating India's tech innovation surge. ePlane aims to democratize flying, backed by investors like Angel List's Naval Ravikant.

Plugzmart becomes first Indian startup to get ARAI nod for indigenous EV charger tech

YourStory

YourStory · 4m ago

Plugzmart becomes first Indian startup to get ARAI nod for indigenous EV charger tech

Plugzmart, an IIT-Madras-incubated startup, has achieved ARAI certification for its indigenously developed EV charger for heavy vehicles, featuring its own controller and Power Line Communication modules. This marks Plugzmart as the first Indian company to attain such certification for its components, emphasizing a reduction in import dependency. The 240kW DC fast charger caters to high-power EV demands, aligning with India's National EV Policy and promoting local manufacturing solutions, according to Founder and CEO Vivek Samynathan.

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 11, 2025)

YourStory

YourStory · 4m ago

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 11, 2025)

Creativefuel acquired MissMalini Entertainment from The Good Glamm Group for Rs 6 crore, gaining control of the MissMalini domain name and social media assets. SahiBandhu rebranded as Manipal Fintech, aiming to expand its financial services. IIT Madras-incubated Plugzmart earned ARAI certification for its indigenously developed 240kW DC fast charger for heavy vehicles, promoting 'Make in India'. These moves highlight strategic shifts and technological advancements in India's startup ecosystem.

Indian startup The ePlane to develop electric air taxi prototype by March 2025

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Indian startup The ePlane to develop electric air taxi prototype by March 2025

Chennai-based startup The ePlane Company plans to develop a certifiable prototype of a flying electric taxi by March 2022. The company, incubated out of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, aims to address urban congestion by offering electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The initial model will be a three or four-seater plane, with potential for conversion into an air ambulance. The ePlane Company is also working on commercialising drones with payloads ranging from 2-6 kilograms in the near future. Challenges, including safety and regulatory issues, must still be resolved for eVTOLs to become a common mode of transport within the next decade.

IIT Madras researchers develop app for inter-city goods transportation

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

IIT Madras researchers develop app for inter-city goods transportation

Researchers at IIT Madras have developed a mobile application called 'OptRoute' that connects consumers directly with drivers for the transportation of goods within cities. The app eliminates the need for middlemen and commission fees, allowing the payment to go directly to the driver. OptRoute Logistics, an IIT Madras-incubated startup, has commercialized the app. The service is currently available in multiple cities across India. The app aims to address issues of connectivity and vehicle underutilization in the goods logistics and transport domain.

IIT Madras plans to launch Rs 200 crore VC fund to support early-stage startups

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1m ago

IIT Madras plans to launch Rs 200 crore VC fund to support early-stage startups

IIT Madras plans to establish a Rs 200 crore venture capital fund, primarily to support early-stage startups in the deeptech sector. Announced at their annual innovation summit, the "IITM Alumni Fund" seeks to focus on pre-Series A and Series A investments, prioritizing IIT Madras incubated ventures. Funded mostly by alumni, this initiative aims to aid 100 deep-tech startups annually, enhancing the institute's already robust startup ecosystem valued at over Rs 50,000 crore.

Scandron Receives DGCA Type Certification For Its Logistics Drone

Inc42 · 1y ago

Scandron Receives DGCA Type Certification For Its Logistics Drone

Scandron, a logistics drone startup based in Bengaluru, India, has received the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) type certification for its logistics drone, CargoMax 500HE. With this certification, Scandron becomes the first company in India to achieve this recognition. The startup plans to introduce drone-based logistics solutions to the market, focusing on enhancing mid and last-mile delivery, streamlining ecommerce logistics, and facilitating critical medical deliveries to remote areas. Scandron has also formed a strategic partnership with logistics solution provider CriticaLog India to offer B2B and hub-to-hub drone deliveries across 160 Indian cities, using CriticaLog's logistics expertise.

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