Bhubaneswar, Apr 11th: In a significant boost to Odisha’s emerging aerospace and defence manufacturing ecosystem, BonV Aero today marked a landmark milestone with the inauguration of its BonV Drone Park in Khordha. The ceremony was graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, alongside Shri Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister of State for Industries, Skill Development & Technical Education; Smt. Aparajita Sarangi, Member of Parliament, Bhubaneswar; and Shri Prasant Kumar Jagadev, Member of Legislative Assembly, Khordha. The event was also attended by many senior representatives of the Government of Odisha and company officials.
Spread across 30 acres in two phases, the BonV Drone Park involves a planned investment of ₹300 crore and is expected to generate 1000+ direct employment opportunities across advanced manufacturing, R&D, pilot training, and operations. The facility marks BonV’s transition from R&D-led innovation to scalable UAV manufacturing, aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The BonV Drone Park will encompass an advanced drone assembly line with the capacity to manufacture thousands of drones to meet India’s rising UAV demand and will target the expanding global market. It will also include an advanced UAV assembly lines, Centres of Excellence(CoE), a dedicated skilling centre. It will also support ecosystem development through partnerships with MSMEs, component manufacturers, and academic institutions.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Satyabrata Satapathy, Co-Founder & CEO, BonV Aero, highlighted the company’s commitment to Odisha, stating that the initiative goes beyond manufacturing and focuses on building a robust local ecosystem by collaborating with MSMEs and ancillary industries. The BonV Drone Park is envisioned as a catalyst for developing a distributed manufacturing network and strengthening the state’s position in the global UAV economy.
The event also witnessed the showcasing of BonV Aero’s flagship aerial platforms, demonstrating cutting-edge indigenous heavy-lift UAV capabilities. Designed for high payload capacity, extended endurance, and all-terrain operability, these platforms feature modular architecture and advanced navigation systems, GNSS denied, catering to defence, logistics and critical infrastructure sectors.
BonV Aero lauded the progressive industrial policies of the Government of Odisha, particularly the Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing Policy 4.0 and initiatives such as the B-MAAN Scheme, which are fostering innovation and investment in future-ready technologies. The company emphasized that Odisha is rapidly emerging as a preferred destination for deep-tech industries, supported by strong policy frameworks and infrastructure.
Looking ahead, BonV Aero reaffirmed its long-term vision to transform Odisha into a global hub for UAV innovation and manufacturing. In partnership with key stakeholders, the company is developing a state-of-the-art UAV test and validation facility in Rangeilunda — a dedicated facility that will accelerate drone testing, certification, and advanced trials while attracting UAV companies from across the country. Paired with targeted skilling initiatives, BonV aims to build a future-ready drone workforce, cementing Odisha’s position as a self-sustaining center of UAV excellence. The ceremony marks a new chapter in Odisha’s industrial growth story, reinforcing its ambition to become a leading player in India’s aerospace and defence sector.
