Pioneering Aerospace Innovation

Empowering India's
Aerospace Ecosystem

We specialize in indigenous innovation through advanced testing and simulation infrastructure tailored for drone, UAV, and aerospace industries.

Advanced testing facilities operational now

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5m x 5m

Largest Fan-Array Wind Tunnel

6DOF

Precision Robotic Test Benches

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Simulation Configurations

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Government Grants Received

Our Expertise

Our Innovative Solutions

We provide cutting-edge testing and simulation infrastructure for the aerospace industry, addressing the critical challenges of high R&D costs and limited access to quality test environments.

Wind Tunnel Testing

India's largest fan-array wind tunnel (5m x 5m) for accurate aerodynamic testing of drones and UAVs.

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Robotic Test Benches

Precision 6DOF robotic drone test benches for comprehensive performance evaluation and validation.

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Simulation Software

Customizable multiphysics simulation software for advanced aerodynamic and structural analysis.

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VR Flight Simulators

Immersive VR-based flight simulators for pilot training and realistic flight experience.

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About Applied Aero Labs

Founded in 2023

BITS Pilani Incubated

Our Story

About Applied Aero Labs

Applied Aero Labs Pvt. Ltd. is a tech-driven R&D company committed to empowering India's aerospace ecosystem. We specialize in indigenous innovation through advanced testing and simulation infrastructure tailored for drone, UAV, and aerospace industries.

Our modular services are designed to support startups and large enterprises alike, with flexible options for both facility use and hardware/software acquisition. We have received government grants (NIDHI PRAYAS, SISF) to build cutting-edge tools like a 6DOF drone test arm and portable wind tunnels.

Our customer base spans drone manufacturers, defense contractors, research institutions, and civil engineering firms. Backed by domain experts from BITS Pilani, we bridge academia and industry to accelerate India's aerospace capabilities.

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Recognition & Milestones

Startup Achievements

Our journey has been marked by significant milestones and recognition from industry partners and government institutions.

BITS Pilani

Received Purchase Order for custom-designed Wind Tunnel Facility for drone/UAV testing. Facility inaugurated in March.

Kageshwara Aviation Pvt. Ltd.

Developed a 3DOF load cell-based thrust stand for propellor and motor testing, enabling precise thrust measurement and performance analysis.

Adiorth

Simulated hip implant performance across three phases using AAL’s proprietary software to evaluate behavior under varying conditions and materials.

NIDHI PRAYAS Grant

For the development of a robotic arm system enabling safe and repeatable drone testing, integrated with HIL setups for control validation and pilot training in realistic yet risk-free environments.

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

For the development of a portable fan array wind tunnel for drone testing, capable of generating variable wind velocities and controlled gusts for accurate performance evaluation and integration with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.

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Meet Our Experts

Our Team

Our core team consists of engineers, researchers, and PhDs from premier institutions with expertise in aerospace systems, AI/ML in scientific computing, and autonomous systems.

Atharva Mahajan

Atharva Mahajan

Co-founder & CEO

MSc Physics and BE Mechanical engineering, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

Dr. Pardha Saradhi Gurugubelli Venkata

Dr. Pardha Saradhi Gurugubelli Venkata

Co-founder & CTO

Asst Prof BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, PhD - NUS

Dr. Supradeepan Kathiresan

Dr. Supradeepan Kathiresan

Co-founder

Associate Professor BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, PhD - IIT Kharagpur

P V Brahmini Priya

P V Brahmini Priya

Co-founder

MS Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University

Team Composition Highlights

  • Aerospace systems
  • AI/ML in scientific computing
  • Sensor networks and autonomous systems
  • In-house development of solvers and digital twin frameworks
  • Intelligent data and model versioning system for simulation and validation workflows
  • Advisory from senior academics and domain experts in defense and space sectors
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