SOURCE: AFI
Zepco Technologies, a deep-tech startup based in Bengaluru, has achieved a significant milestone in the field of propulsion technology. The company’s advanced propulsion system has successfully powered a world record-setting high-altitude flight of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrying a heavy payload.
Designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in Bengaluru, Zepco’s indigenous propulsion system lifted a UAV with a 30 kg payload to an astonishing launch altitude of 19,024 feet at Umling La Pass, the highest motorable pass in the world. The total takeoff weight of 100 kg showcased the motors’ exceptional performance in challenging conditions with rarified air.
This groundbreaking achievement opens up new possibilities for transporting heavy equipment to higher altitudes for various applications, including climate research, surveillance, defense, and more. Dr. Ramesh Srinivasan, Founder and Managing Director of Zepco, expressed his pride in the startup’s accomplishment, stating, “We are incredibly proud that our startup has designed and developed world-record setting indigenous propulsion systems from scratch in just two years. Our high efficiency, high-power motor systems exemplify the spirit of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’—truly a ‘Made in India’ product.”
Zepco’s achievement is a testament to the company’s technological capabilities and commitment to innovation. As India continues to focus on self-reliance in critical sectors, Zepco’s indigenous propulsion systems have the potential to play a significant role in advancing the country’s technological landscape.