UrbanMatrix, a drone technology company headquartered in Bangalore has forged a R&D alliance with Orxa Energies, an energy systems company and a manufacturer of high-performance drone battery packs. This collaboration, estimated at Rs 20 crore, is poised to unleash an export business to address the global demand for advanced drone solutions for civil applications.
Orxa Energies is one of the first battery packs in the medium-class drone category to be type-certified in India. Their expertise in this field coupled with UrbanMatrix’s experience in systems contribute to developing high-power and high-capacity battery packs for civil applications.
“Urban Matrix and Orxa Energies have marked a transformative leap in advancing drone technology for global industrial applications,” said Dr Prajwal Sabnis, Cofounder, Orxa Energies. “We have been a reliable provider of advanced battery packs for the medium to heavy drone category, and intend to continue to be at the cutting edge of high power and high-density battery packs for drones,” he added.
Established in 2019 UrbanMatrix specialises in seamless drone control and management, setting industry benchmarks. The company is the first Indian drone manufacturer to receive type certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its 4G-enabled UMT Hawk4G drone.