Apollyon Dynamics: From Hostel Room to Defence Frontlines in Just 60 Days
In an extraordinary example of innovation meeting national service, Apollyon Dynamics, a defence-tech startup born at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, has taken flight—quite literally—by delivering custom-built unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to active Indian Army units across Jammu, Chandimandir, Panagarh (West Bengal), and Arunachal Pradesh, all within just two months of launching operations.
Founded by two enterprising students, Jayant Khatri, a Mechanical Engineering student from Ajmer, and Sourya Choudhury, an Electronics Engineering student from Kolkata, Apollyon Dynamics began as a modest prototype assembly operation in a hostel room. Today, it is building cutting-edge indigenous drones that are already in active deployment—proving that world-class defence technology can originate from a college dorm room.
The startup’s UAVs are designed for high-stakes military missions including precision kamikaze strikes, nighttime surveillance, and strategic payload delivery. Their flagship kamikaze drone boasts a top speed of over 300 km/h and delivers payloads up to 1 kg with pinpoint accuracy, making it one of the most advanced and effective systems in its category.
This rapid success was made possible with the backing of Dr. Sanket Goel, Dean of Research and Innovation at BITS Pilani Hyderabad, who supported the founders in transitioning from a makeshift setup to a state-of-the-art lab facility within the institute. Today, Apollyon Dynamics operates from this lab, designing rugged, modular, and mission-specific drones that address India’s evolving defence and surveillance needs.
Their growing lineup features multi-role aerial platforms for long-range surveillance, tactical payload drops, and high-precision kamikaze operations—a powerful mix of flexibility, speed, and intelligence in aerial warfare tech.
The team recently demonstrated their drone technology on campus in front of Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chancellor of BITS Pilani and Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, earning praise for their vision and execution.
In an era where indigenous defence capabilities are more vital than ever, Apollyon Dynamics represents not just a technological breakthrough—but a symbol of youth-driven innovation and national strength.
