Engineering the
Ecosystem of Unmanned Aerial System
India's premier Drone Center of Excellence (CoE) IIT Kanpur supported by UP Government, accelerating startups from prototype to goto Market
Pioneering the
Drone Revolution
in India
To become a leading hub for drone technology innovation and development in India, driving advancements in various sectors such as defense, agriculture, healthcare, and urban air mobility.
Our mission is to foster collaboration in capacity building, training, and UAV/Drone technology design. We provide a comprehensive ecosystem for drone startups to develop, test, and commercialize their innovations, supported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and IIT Kanpur.
UP Government Backed
Positioning the state at the forefront of technological innovation and entrepreneurship.
Skilled Manpower
Developing technical expertise through pilot training programs and specialized academic courses.
Regulatory Support
Assisting startups in navigating challenges and obtaining necessary DGCA certifications.
Advanced Facilities
Providing state-of-the-art infrastructure for comprehensive drone design, simulation, and testing.
Launch Your Drone
Venture
From ideation to market—our programs provide the infrastructure, expertise, and network to accelerate drone innovation in India.
UDAAN Accelerator
A comprehensive acceleration program for early to growth-stage drone startups providing access to world-class CoE testing facilities and guidance from IIT Kanpur faculty.
UDAAN Cohort 1
Meet the pioneering drone startups and enterprises that successfully graduated from the first batch of the UDAAN acceleration program.
UDAAN Cohort 2
The next wave of innovative UAV startups joining the Drone CoE ecosystem to build the autonomous future.
M.Tech Program Information
Our specialized M.Tech program in Unmanned Aerial Systems aims to nurture the next generation of drone technology leaders and researchers.
1st Batch M.Tech
2nd Batch M.Tech
3rd Batch M.Tech
Prototyping &
Research Ecosystem
A state-of-the-art nexus for UAV excellence, providing academic and defense innovators with precision hardware at IIT Kanpur.
Indoor Motion Capture
India's largest indoor motion capture facility for precision flight testing and complex trajectory analysis.
Motor Dynamics
Advanced facility for evaluating performance and efficiency.
Gust & Wind Wall
Testing UAV stability under adverse windy conditions.
Precision Machining
State-of-the-art 5-Axis VMC Machining and composite fabrication labs.
NABL Accredited Lab
Complete in-house capability for MIL-grade certification and environmental testing.
Engine Testing
Evaluation chambers for diverse UAV propulsion systems including IC and electric.
Helicopter & VTOL
Lab focused on vertical takeoff and landing architectures and tilt-rotor tech.
UAV Simulation
High-fidelity simulation environments for flight modeling and AI training.
Flight Laboratory
Extensive outdoor testing with a dedicated 1 Km runway infrastructure.
National Wind Tunnel
Premier facility for advanced aerodynamic profiling and drag reduction.
Unlock Professional
Expertise
Comprehensive learning tracks from pilot certification to deep-tech research—engineered with academic rigor at IIT Kanpur.
Pilot Training
DGCA-compliant drone pilot training programs designed for commercial operations across multiple sectors.
Professional Track
Remote Pilot Certificate
Advanced Flight Operations
BVLOS Operations
Core Disciplines
CoE Certification
Recognized by DGCA & global aerospace leaders. Built for the autonomous future.
Strategic Partners
Startups Supported
EndureAir Systems
Terraqua UAV
Garudaire
Skyai
Aerosys
Asatrobo
CD Space
Data PKT
EndureAir Systems
Terraqua UAV
Garudaire
Skyai
Aerosys
Asatrobo
CD Space
Data PKT
EndureAir Systems
Terraqua UAV
Garudaire
Skyai
Aerosys
Asatrobo
CD Space
Data PKT
EndureAir Systems
Terraqua UAV
Garudaire
Skyai
Aerosys
Asatrobo
CD Space
Data PKT
Empowering the
Autonomous Future
Measuring our progress through the growth of talent, innovation, and strategic partnerships that define India's drone landscape.
Skilled drone operators & engineers
From MVP to market-ready products
Successful field deployments
Strategic global collaborations
Investment Highlight
Innovation in Motion
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Commonly Asked Queries
Everything you need to know about joining the Drone CoE ecosystem at IIT Kanpur.
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Build the Future
of Drone Innovation
Join India's most ambitious drone technology ecosystem. Whether you're a researcher, startup, or industry pioneer, your next breakthrough starts here.