Collaboration to Accelerate AAM Development in India

Tata Elxsi is partnering with CSIR-NAL to develop advanced air mobility technologies, focusing on UAVs, UAM, and eVTOL aircraft for the global and Indian markets By William Mackenzie / 20 Jan 2025
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Tata Elxsi and the CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Strategic Partnership for advanced air mobility (AAM). 

The collaboration focuses on driving innovation in emerging areas such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), urban air mobility (UAM), and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. 

The partnership combines NAL’s aeronautical expertise and Tata Elxsi’s technological capabilities in electrification, AI/ML, sensor fusion, and certification processes to support global and Indian markets.

The companies aim to accelerate product development cycles for UAVs and UAM by providing access to advanced testing infrastructure, methodologies, and expertise. 

Tata Elxsi and CSIR-NAL will jointly focus on technologies such as aerodynamic design, autonomous systems, and secure communications to address the unique needs of both manned and unmanned air mobility systems.

The partnership will contribute to building a robust AAM ecosystem of precision manufacturing, component suppliers, and tool vendors in India. It will also help shape industry regulations and standards, forging a sustainable framework for innovation and commercialization in India.

Manoj Raghavan, MD & CEO at Tata Elxsi, commented, “We believe the future of aerospace innovation lies in technologies like UAVs and Urban Air Mobility. This strategic partnership with NAL combines our strengths to push the boundaries of innovation and accelerate the development of next-generation air mobility solutions for our customers globally.”

Dr. Abhay A Pashilkar, Director at CSIR-NAL, added, “Partnering with Tata Elxsi marks a crucial development in our mission to innovate within the aerospace sector. CSIR-NAL’s deep expertise in aerospace research and testing, along with Tata Elxsi’s advanced technology and design expertise, will help us to develop innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions that will shape the future of urban transportation.”

Posted by William Mackenzie Edited by William Mackenzie, Junior Editor and Copywriter practised in digital content creation and writing about defense and marine technology. Connect & Contact

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