Tata Elxsi and CSIR NAL Partner for Advanced Air Mobility Solutions

09 Jan 2025 CW Team

Global design and technology services provider Tata Elxsi has signed an initial agreement with CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) to establish a strategic partnership in advanced air mobility. This collaboration aligns with the rapidly growing market for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and urban air mobility (UAM) worldwide, according to a statement released. The partnership will leverage NAL's expertise in aeronautics and Tata Elxsi's capabilities in electrification, AI/ML, sensor fusion, and certification processes to cater to both Indian and global markets.

The agreement aims to accelerate product development cycles in these sectors by providing advanced testing infrastructure, methodologies, and expertise, as highlighted by Tata Elxsi.

The statement further noted that the collaboration would focus on technologies such as aerodynamic design, autonomous systems, and secure communications to meet the unique requirements of both manned and unmanned air mobility systems.

Manoj Raghavan, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Elxsi, emphasized the importance of technologies like UAVs and UAM in driving aerospace innovation. He remarked that this partnership with NAL combines their respective strengths to push the boundaries of innovation and accelerate the development of next-generation air mobility solutions for customers globally.

Tata Elxsi also stated that India offers substantial opportunities through initiatives like Make-in-India, indigenisation, and the rising demand for advanced air mobility solutions. The partnership is expected to contribute to building a robust ecosystem comprising precision manufacturing, component suppliers, and tool vendors.

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