Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India | 22nd August 2025: BonV Aero, one of India’s fastest-growing deep-tech aerospace startups, has been awarded the Certificate of Merit by the Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA) under the SME category for Excellence in Manufacturing. This accolade highlights BonV Aero’s commitment to quality-driven production, robust operational discipline, and its indigenous capabilities in building advanced aerial platforms for India’s most challenging terrains.
From High-Altitude Labs to National Recognition
Founded with a mission to transform aerial logistics in India’s most inaccessible regions, BonV Aero’s recognition by ELCINA is a significant milestone. Established in 1976, the ELCINA Awards honor excellence in electronics and IT hardware manufacturing, encouraging Indian companies to achieve global competitiveness. BonV Aero’s award reflects not just adherence to high-quality standards but also its growing prominence in India’s electronics and defence manufacturing sector.
“This recognition validates our collective focus on manufacturing fundamentals,” said Roshan Senapati, Head of Marketing, BonV Aero, who accepted the award on behalf of the team. “We continue to build. This supports our progress.”
The jury included distinguished leaders such as Lt. Gen. AKS Chandele (Retd.), Mr. N. Ramachandran, Mr. V.V.R. Sastry, Col. K.V. Kuber, and Mr. S. Ullal, emphasizing the award’s credibility.
A Track Record of Manufacturing Excellence
BonV Aero has consistently been acknowledged for its operational and engineering prowess:
- Recognized by the Indian Army for operational UAV deployments in remote forward areas.
- Selected by the I2A Launchpad (US-India Defence Corridor) for dual-use UAV technology.
- Featured in NITI Aayog’s 2022 Coffee Table Book as a Make in India aerospace innovation leader.
- Recognized by STPI & MeitY as an emerging aerospace startup shaping India’s drone future.
These accolades reinforce BonV Aero’s position as a manufacturing-led, engineering-first company making tangible real-world impact.
Built in Bhubaneswar, Proven on the Frontlines
Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, BonV Aero is a pioneering OEM and UAV design house developing fully electric eVTOL platforms optimized for high-altitude logistics, disaster relief, and defence operations. In August 2023, the company made history by lifting a 30 kg payload at Umling La (19,024 ft AMSL), the world’s highest motorable pass.
In June 2025, BonV Aero’s GPR drone supported terrain scanning operations during the Sikkim landslide response, collaborating with the Indian Army. These real-life deployments demonstrate the rigour of BonV Aero’s design-to-manufacture process.
Odisha: The Future Hub for Drone Manufacturing
With a vision for India’s aerospace future, BonV Aero has proposed an integrated UAV Drone Park in Khurda, Odisha. This initiative will focus on research and development, full-scale manufacturing, and industry-led training, positioning Odisha as a national leader in aerial mobility and UAV innovation.
BonV Aero — Engineering India’s Drone Future
The ELCINA Certificate of Merit is more than an award; it’s a statement that India can build world-class aerospace products from the ground up. For BonV Aero, this recognition is a milestone in its journey to power the next generation of defence and disaster-response systems — proudly made in India.
Learn more about BonV Aero’s mission: bonvaero.com
