In a significant move towards revolutionizing medical supply delivery and advancing aerospace technology, Zoho Corp has announced its investment in Yali Aerospace, a Tamil Nadu-based drone startup specializing in drone solutions for medical, surveillance, and logistics purposes.
Founded in 2022 by Dinesh Baluraj and Anugraha Ganeshan, Yali Aerospace has a clear mission: to deliver easy-to-use technology for both civil and military applications. The company has quickly garnered attention for its innovative solutions, particularly in the medical sector.
Zoho Corp CEO Sridhar Vembu expressed his enthusiasm about the investment, highlighting the remarkable work of the husband-and-wife team behind Yali Aerospace. Baluraj and Anugraha have brought their expertise back to their hometown of Thanjavur from the Netherlands, aiming to address critical challenges in medical supply delivery to remote areas.
One of Yali Aerospace’s groundbreaking innovations is the Yali Network Bridge, a drone-based delivery network designed to transport medical supplies throughout India in less than 20 minutes. This technology has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes by ensuring timely access to essential medical supplies, even in the most remote areas.
In addition to medical supply delivery, Yali Aerospace offers solutions for precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, disaster response, and more. The company’s SkyBase (YNB) serves as a drone hub that links hospitals and facilitates the transportation of medical supplies, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and organs.
Furthermore, Yali Aerospace’s ground control station software (YMC) enables a single pilot to remotely operate and supervise multiple drones simultaneously, enhancing efficiency and safety in drone operations.
The strategic investment from Zoho Corp is expected to propel Yali Aerospace into its next phase of growth, enabling the company to further develop its innovative technologies and expand its reach in both domestic and international markets. With a shared commitment to innovation and excellence, Zoho Corp and Yali Aerospace are poised to make significant contributions to the advancement of drone technology and the healthcare sector in India and beyond.