In today’s rapidly evolving world, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are reshaping the logistics and emergency response landscape. These advanced drones are becoming essential for delivering goods and critical supplies, especially to areas that are hard to access or affected by disasters. As expectations rise for faster, more reliable logistics solutions, UAVs are driving a new era of autonomous and sustainable transport. One key figure leading this transformation is Moukthik Kiran Reddy Dharasani, the founder and CEO of UAV TECH Private Limited, whose entrepreneurial vision is pushing the boundaries of drone technology and redefining the future of aerial mobility.
From Fintech to Flight: A Trailblazing Journey
Moukthik began his professional career in the fintech sector, where he identified early on the potential for digital transformation in India’s payment systems. Notably, he was the first fintech innovator from South India to integrate Aadhaar-based identification with digital wallets regulated by the Reserve Bank of India. His pioneering work laid the foundation for secure, Aadhaar-enabled domestic remittance and payment platforms.
With over two decades of experience in operations, business development, and strategy, Moukthik evolved into a prominent tech entrepreneur and investor. His entrepreneurial mindset led to the creation of UAV TECH in 2021, a government-recognized startup focused on developing cutting-edge drone solutions for logistics and defense.
UAV TECH: Revolutionizing Aerial Mobility
Under Moukthik’s leadership, UAV TECH has emerged as a research-driven drone manufacturing company dedicated to creating innovative UAV systems. The company’s primary mission is to build unmanned cargo and defense drones capable of meeting the demands of modern supply chains and military operations. Their aerial platforms go beyond transportation—they represent a complete solution tailored to deliver efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in a range of environments.
As the CEO, Moukthik guides the technological and strategic direction of the company. He plays a critical role in driving product innovation, securing investments, and scaling operations to meet both local and global demands. UAV TECH’s drones are specially designed to deliver medical and emergency supplies to remote or disaster-impacted areas—highlighting the company’s commitment to life-saving logistics.
Game-Changing Technology for Logistics and Defense
UAV TECH has developed advanced mid-mile drone logistics systems capable of significantly reducing delivery times. These systems bridge the logistical gap between urban hubs and remote locations, ensuring timely deliveries even in challenging terrain. By addressing the growing need for same-day and next-day deliveries, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, UAV TECH’s drone solutions can cut delivery times by up to 60%.
The company specializes in building aerodynamic, lightweight aerospace structures using cutting-edge composite materials. Their research focuses on maximizing UAV performance, reliability, and sustainability. They also develop high-powered flight controllers with autonomous capabilities and robust safety features.
Infrastructure and Aerial Traffic Management
To improve operational efficiency, UAV TECH is building a network of vertiports—drone take-off and landing hubs that extend the reach of their UAVs. These hubs are critical in supporting the company’s broader mission to revolutionize mid-mile and end-mile logistics. UAV TECH also invests heavily in building a comprehensive Unmanned Aerial Traffic Management (UTM) platform to ensure the seamless integration of drone operations within national airspaces.
Their innovation extends to crafting a three-lifting surface aircraft with advanced lift capabilities and short take-off/landing performance. This aircraft can carry larger cargo loads over long distances, making it ideal for high-altitude, high-efficiency operations using existing infrastructure.
Sustainable Innovation at the Core
Sustainability is central to UAV TECH’s philosophy. The company is actively researching sustainable propulsion systems, including hydrogen fuel cell technology, to replace traditional fuels. Their hybrid propulsion model, which integrates vertical take-off with IC engine-based forward propulsion, is designed for long-range logistics missions. This technology not only extends drone endurance but also supports environmentally responsible aviation.
Moreover, UAV TECH’s drones come with modular payload bays adaptable to a variety of missions—from disaster response and medical aid to cargo logistics. This flexibility positions the company as a leader in creating multi-purpose UAV platforms.
Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Excellence
The path to innovation hasn’t been without hurdles. UAV TECH has had to navigate regulatory challenges, complex engineering problems, and infrastructure limitations. However, the company’s core values—collaboration, innovation, and integrity—have remained steadfast. These principles drive every aspect of their work, from research and development to post-flight analysis and customer satisfaction.
Their in-house engineering team has deep expertise in aeronautics, regulatory compliance, and systems integration. With over 50 years of collective experience, including R&D engineers, UAV pilots, defense strategists, and aerospace scientists, the team brings concepts to life through advanced simulations and rigorous testing protocols such as Software In The Loop (SITL).
Real-World Impact: UAV TECH’s Flagship Drones
UAV TECH has already developed several UAV platforms with specific mission goals:
- M-5: A medical logistics drone capable of carrying up to 5 kg of life-saving materials such as blood, vaccines, or medicine. It’s designed for rapid deployment during emergencies.
- M-165: A mid-mile drone built to deliver 30 kg of supplies across 300 km. This drone is vital for supply chains and disaster response, particularly in difficult terrains or across state lines.
- M-1: Their most ambitious drone yet—capable of transporting 1000 kg autonomously. With obstacle detection up to 1 km, AI-powered navigation, and autonomous takeoff/landing, the M-1 represents the future of drone-based freight transport.
These UAVs are tailored for both commercial and defense sectors, bridging gaps in modern supply chains and ensuring reliable delivery solutions under any condition.
A Vision Rooted in Autonomy and Sustainability
Moukthik believes that the aviation industry is moving towards fully autonomous and sustainable operations, with smart drones powered by advanced sensors, AI-based routing, and low-emission engines. His vision for UAV TECH is not just to keep pace with these changes but to lead them, ensuring that aerial logistics becomes faster, cleaner, and more reliable.
He encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue bold ideas with unwavering commitment. According to Moukthik, true innovation stems from resilience, strategic thinking, and the courage to take calculated risks. He emphasizes that success lies not in avoiding failure, but in learning and building from it.
