Amber Wings, a cutting-edge UAV startup based at IIT Madras, has introduced the Atva, a small hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone for delivering e-commerce orders, medical supplies, and cargo. The drone can also be used for surveillance because it has a 10X longer flight time, unmatched battery performance, multi-hop capabilities, and various payload options. Atva is a valuable asset for many applications due to the efficiency of fixed-wing flight, and its modular airframe with detachable wings, which is entirely produced in-house, is in line with the government's 'Made in India' initiative.

“The immense potential in the UAV space and our persistent R&D efforts led us to create a one-of-a-kind cargo VTOL product line. We envision a future where aerial solutions are smart, sustainable, and easily accessible, transforming the way we perceive transportation in the years to come", said IIT Madras Prof Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy, the Founder and Adviser of Amber Wings. “ Our vision is a sky dotted with solutions that are not only ingenious and sustainable but also universally accessible, heralding a new era in aerial transportation. The team at Amber Wings believes that in a sky full of drones, we will be able to declutter and simplify aerial logistics in the long run", he added.

Amber Wings recently made its impressive debut at Bharat Drone Shakti 2023, held at the Air Force Station Hindan in Ghaziabad. Atva demonstrated flight, flaunting its mission-ready capabilities of a broad range of delivery and surveillance applications. The company is exploring partnerships with healthcare organizations, logistics companies, and the like to transport medical supplies, aiming to expand its services to include eCommerce deliveries. Additionally, in surveillance, Amber Wings seeks to cater to oil and alternative energy companies, forestry, real estate, and more. The UAV startup plans to develop higher payload-carrying variants, further enhancing its capabilities to meet diverse consumer needs across multiple industries.