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Maraal Aerospace is engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of a solar-powered fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with an endurance of 8 to 12 hours. This next-generation UAV is designed for multi-domain applications, including Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), maritime patrol, mapping, agriculture, environmental monitoring and the oil and gas industry. By integrating renewable solar energy, lightweight composite structures and modular payload systems, the UAV delivers efficient and sustainable performance while significantly reducing operational costs and dependency on conventional fuel or frequent battery charging. The business concept focuses on providing sustainable, high-endurance, and cost-effective aerial solutions for both civil and defense sectors. Combining advanced aerodynamics, solar-electric propulsion, and intelligent energy management, the UAV ensures superior reliability and mission flexibility. Its modular architecture allows quick payload customization for specific missions such as surveillance, mapping, environmental data collection and communications relay operations. With a strong early-mover advantage in the solar-powered UAV domain, Maraal Aerospace is strategically positioned to capture a market opportunity worth INR 500 crore by December 2027. This project marks a significant milestone in advancing green aviation technology and supports the global shift toward sustainable aerospace solutions. Through continuous innovation, precision engineering, and a deep commitment to environmental responsibility, Maraal aims to lead the solar-powered UAV market, setting new benchmarks for endurance, performance, and eco-friendly aerial operations.

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Entity Type
Private Limited Company
Sectors
Manufacturing Technologies
Startup Stage
Prototype

Startup Teams

  • 1 Vivek Kumar Pandey (Director)
  • 2 Biju Balakrishnan (Director)
  • 3 Shweta Mishra (Director)
  • 4 Rajinder Kumar Sharma (Director)
  • 5 Ajay Kumar ()
  • 6 Foundation for innovation & Research in Science and Technology ()
  • 7 Dbyte Facility Network Private Limited ()

Incubation Details

  • Incubator Name
    LLOYD TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS INCUBATOR FOUNDATION
  • Incubator Host Institution
    LLOYD INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
  • State
    Uttar Pradesh
  • City
    Gautam Buddha Nagar

Approved Incentive

Not Available

Year of Establishment2023

Location

State
Uttar Pradesh
Disctrict
Gautam Buddha Nagar
Pincode
201306