The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology has signed an agreement with Casey Aviation Private Limited for the project titled Boost Electric Jump Take-Off (JTO). The Ministry of Science and Technology said that the TDB-supported project focuses on the development of an advanced hybrid propulsion-based JTO system aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of unmanned and light aircraft platforms.
The Ministry noted that the project envisages the establishment of a dedicated test bench facility for validating rotorcraft propulsion systems, which will serve as critical infrastructure for testing and optimization of next-generation aerial mobility technologies. The Ministry said, the proposed solution integrates hybrid propulsion technologies to enable short or near-vertical take-off capabilities for platforms such as gyrocopters and unmanned aerial systems.
It added that, by enabling reduced take-off distances and improved operational flexibility, the technology is expected to support a wide range of applications, including regional connectivity, disaster response, medical evacuation, unmanned logistics, and surveillance operations, particularly in remote and inaccessible regions. The project also aims to create one of the first such propulsion testing facilities in North India, providing validated testing infrastructure for startups and developers working in unmanned and advanced aerial mobility systems.
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