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Vayudh was founded by Sarita Ahlawat, Tanmay Bunkar, and Anuj Kumar Barnwal in 2016. It is known for building drone systems which used in both defense and commercial applications. It has secured $10M in funding from Dharana. It has more than 145 competitors, of which 25 are funded and 14 are exited.
Vayudh Company Details
They manufacture drones for both defense as well as commercial purposes. It designs, builds, and deploys complete unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, such as lightweight nano drones and swarm technology. It also builds drone parts like flight controllers and GPS systems. These drones are mostly used for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and surveillance. It is known for creating compact, high-performance drones for tough environments.
Vayudh Core Products
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Swarm Drone Platforms
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Nano Drones
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Battlefield ISR Solutions
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Commercial Drone Applications
Vayudh Funding and Growth
Vayudh has successfully run two funding rounds in which they secured $10 million in the two rounds. Its first round takes place in 2023. The most recent funding round was held on Apr 22, 2025, for $10M in a Series A round. In this round, 5 investors take place.
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Total Funding - 10 million
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Total Round - 2
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Investors: Dharana, LetsVenture, Navam Capital, Deepinder Goyal
Achievement
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In 2023, it was awarded for its nano drone innovation under the Idex program.
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It successfully launched its Atri Nano Drone in 2025.
Contact Information
Website - www.vaydha.com
Email Id - [email protected]
Contact no.: 91 9711 491975
Address: E-117, Okhla Phase 3, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi, India
Conclusion - Vayudh
Vayudh is one of India’s top defense-tech transformations by using homegrown innovation to deliver advanced drones for both military and commercial use. It is backed by strong investors, solid research and development, and a focus on scalable production; it is well-placed to benefit from India’s increasing defense budget and the global move toward autonomous warfare. It's a mix of deep technical knowledge and practical experience. It is continuously working on the next-generation defense technologies.
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