Tata Elxsi and CSIR-NAL Join Forces to Revolutionize Advanced Air Mobility!

Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, has partnered with the CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) to drive innovation in advanced air mobility. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions in emerging areas such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), urban air mobility (UAM), and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

The collaboration leverages CSIR-NAL’s aeronautical expertise with Tata Elxsi’s capabilities in electrification, AI/ML, sensor fusion, and certification processes. Together, they will address the evolving needs of industries like logistics, agriculture, defense, and urban transportation. By focusing on technologies such as aerodynamic design, autonomous systems, and secure communications, the partnership aims to create solutions for both manned and unmanned air mobility systems.

With the global market for UAVs and UAMs rapidly expanding, this partnership will reduce product development cycles through advanced testing infrastructure and methodologies. Tata Elxsi and CSIR-NAL will support industries by ensuring faster and more efficient delivery of innovative solutions tailored to the unique challenges of advanced air mobility.

India’s “Make in India” initiative, coupled with increasing demand for advanced air mobility, offers significant growth opportunities. The partnership aims to build a robust ecosystem of precision manufacturing, component suppliers, and tool vendors while contributing to the development of industry regulations and standards. This effort will foster a sustainable framework for innovation and commercialization in India.

Manoj Raghavan, Managing Director & CEO of Tata Elxsi, emphasized the transformative potential of this partnership:
“We believe the future of aerospace innovation lies in technologies like UAVs and urban air mobility. This strategic partnership with CSIR-NAL combines our strengths to push the boundaries of innovation and accelerate the development of next-generation air mobility solutions for our customers globally.”

Dr. Abhay A. Pashilkar, Director of CSIR-NAL, highlighted the collaboration’s significance:
“Partnering with Tata Elxsi marks a crucial development in our mission to innovate within the aerospace sector. CSIR-NAL’s deep expertise in aerospace research and testing, alongside Tata Elxsi’s advanced technology and design expertise, will enable us to develop innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions that will shape the future of urban transportation.”

The partnership also envisions creating a thriving ecosystem that integrates precision manufacturing, tools, components, and vendor partnerships. This initiative will not only strengthen India’s position in the global aerospace market but also help shape the future of urban and advanced air mobility systems.