Tata Elxsi and CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories to Accelerate Innovation in UAVs, UAM, and eVTOLs for Global Markets

• Tata Elxsi and National Aerospace Laboratories Sign Strategic Partnership for Advanced Air Mobility

Tata Elxsi and the CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) have signed a strategic partnership to drive innovation in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

National Aerospace Laboratories, a constituent of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, established in the year 1959 is the only government aerospace R&D laboratory in the country’s civilian sector.

CSIR-NAL is a high-technology oriented institution focusing on advanced disciplines in aerospace.

This collaboration is focused 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.

Here are some key details about this collaboration:

Focus Areas:

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Developing advanced UAV technologies for various applications.
• Urban Air Mobility (UAM): Enhancing air mobility solutions for urban transportation.
• Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft: Innovating in the field of eVTOL aircraft for efficient and sustainable air travel.

Partnership Goals:

• Accelerate Product Development: Leveraging CSIR-NAL's aeronautical expertise and Tata Elxsi's technological capabilities in electrification, AI/ML, sensor fusion, and certification processes.
• Build a Robust Ecosystem: Creating an ecosystem that integrates precision manufacturing, component suppliers, and tool vendors.
• Shape Industry Standards: Contributing to the development of industry regulations and standards for AAM.

Manoj Raghavan, MD & CEO at Tata Elxsi, emphasized the importance of this partnership in pushing the boundaries of innovation and accelerating the development of next-generation air mobility solutions.

Dr. Abhay A Pashilkar, Director at CSIR-NAL, highlighted the collaboration's potential to develop innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions that will shape the future of urban transportation.

This partnership is a significant step towards advancing AAM technologies and fostering innovation in the aerospace sector.

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