DBT Bureau
Bengaluru, 11 April 2026
Leading drone startup, BonV Aero has officially broken ground for a Rs 300 crore unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) facility in Khordha, the company said in a press release.
This move is likely to enable Odisha as one of India’s premier destinations for high-tech UAV manufacturing and aerospace innovation.
Spread across 30 acres in two phases, the BonV Drone Park involves a planned investment of Rs 300 crore and is expected to generate more than 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, the release added.
The launch ceremony was attended by the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi; Industries Minister, Sampad Chandra Swain and other state government officials.
