Hyderabad Startup Sets Speed Record for Multirotor Drone at 498 km/h
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Apollyon Dynamics, a Hyderabad‑based defence‑tech startup incubated at BITS Pilani, has built an electric interceptor drone called Ahuti Mk II that reached a top speed of 498 km/h (310 mph). The record, recognized in the India Book of Records, marks the fastest speed achieved by a multirotor UAV in South Asia. The drone was developed from an initial Rs 2 lakh student grant and demonstrates the company’s progress toward advanced air‑defence capabilities.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
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BITS Pilani-incubated Apollyon Dynamics sets new speed record in India with 498 km/h interceptor drone
Hyderabad Defence Startup Develops Record-Breaking Drone Interceptor at 498 kmph
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First reported by Deccan Chronicle on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
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- Center (1): YourStory
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle