Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder of Chennai and US-based Zoho Inc, has announced his investment in Yali Aerospace, a promising drone startup based in Thanjavur.
The startup is spearheaded by Dinesh Baluraj and his wife Anugraha, who have returned from the Netherlands to their hometown to embark on this venture.
Vembu shared this news on social media, expressing his enthusiasm for the couple’s innovative efforts.
Yali Aerospace has developed a sophisticated fixed-wing drone equipped with vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities.
This advanced drone technology addresses the critical need for timely delivery of medicines and organs to remote hospitals.
It boasts impressive specifications, including a range of up to 150 kilometers, a payload capacity of up to 7 kilograms, and a maximum speed of 155 kilometers per hour.
Highlighting the potential impact of this technology, Vembu noted that Yali Aerospace’s drones can significantly enhance the accessibility of medical supplies in hard-to-reach areas.
The company’s website emphasizes their mission, stating, “Yali introduces an era of delivering medical commodities to any destination in India in less than 20 minutes through the Yali Network Bridge.”
This bold vision aims to revolutionize the delivery of critical medical commodities across the country, potentially saving countless lives by ensuring rapid and reliable access to essential medical supplies.
The investment by Sridhar Vembu is not just a financial boost but also a significant endorsement of Yali Aerospace’s potential to transform healthcare logistics in India.
