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Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, to establish a Drone Centre of Excellence in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This association will have India’s nose in the front of next-gen drone technologies, nurturing trailblazing innovations in aerial systems, autonomous platforms and cyber-physical integration.
The newly established Drone CoE will act as a leading hub for trailblazing research, design and testing of drones. By combining Zuppa’s robust cyber-physical technology stack with IISc’s globally recognized expertise in aerodynamics, robotics, controls, and systems engineering, the CoE will quicken the exploration and expansion of indigenous drone technologies tailored to several applications spanning defence, agriculture, logistics, disaster management and smart cities.
Speaking about this tactical initiative, Sai Pattabiram, Founder & MD of Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies, said, "At Zuppa, we spearhead indigenous innovation in UAV and navigation systems. The establishment of this Centre of Excellence at IISc indicates a milestone in our journey, as it brings together academic excellence with industry-driven technological leadership. Together, we envision creating top-notch solutions that will not only transform drone innovation in India but also set global benchmarks."
A senior representative from the Mechanical Engineering Department of IISc Bengaluru added, "By creating this CoE in partnership with Zuppa, we want to advance trailblazing drone research that integrates deep scientific insights with practical industry applications. This partnership will lay a strong foundation for fostering innovations in drone design, autonomy and performance."
With the Drone CoE, Zuppa and IISc are charting a roadmap to strengthen India’s self-sufficiency in UAV technologies and to foster a new generation of researchers and engineers, which will propel India’s drone ecosystem to the next level.
Source: VARINDIA
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