Drogo Aerospace Delivers First Batch of JK 250e Drones to Indian Army
Hyderabad-based dronetech startup Drogo Aerospace Pvt Ltd announced on Monday that it has delivered the initial batch of 41 JK 250e drones to the Indian Army under a Rs 72-crore defence contract. This delivery marks a significant milestone in the company's expansion into indigenous military technology.
The drones were handed over to officials of the Army's Southern Command in Nashik, Maharashtra. The company plans to complete the remaining deliveries under the order by August 2026.
Features of JK 250e Drone
The JK 250e, designed and manufactured by Drogo Aerospace, can fly for up to three hours on a single charge. It is intended for surveillance, reconnaissance, and other critical military operations.
Founder and CEO Yeshwanth Bonthu stated that the delivery validates the company's technology and manufacturing strength. He revealed that Drogo Aerospace is now developing indigenous loitering munitions, long-endurance UAVs, AI-powered aerial intelligence platforms, and advanced reconnaissance systems.
New Manufacturing Facility
The company is setting up a 100,000-square-foot drone manufacturing facility at Maheshwaram in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district, on about 4.5 acres allotted by the state government in the electronics manufacturing cluster. The facility is expected to create nearly 500 additional jobs when operational. Drogo Aerospace already employs around 300 people.
Rebranding and Future Focus
Formerly known as Drogo Drones Pvt Ltd, the startup recently rebranded as Drogo Aerospace to reflect its broader focus on defence, aviation, unmanned systems, satellites, and future aerospace solutions. It is expanding work on next-generation unmanned aerial systems, advanced surveillance platforms, and defence technologies.
The company recently showcased its products at a defence industry exhibition in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed its technologies.
