About Us

Varunkumar Manivannan, CEO

Linked In  director@airviewrobotics.com / +91 9790240735 

Varunkumar Manivannan, I am the Founder and CEO of AirView Robotics Private Limited, a company dedicated to the research, development, and certification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering and a Master’s degree in CAD/CAM, with over 10 years of experience in aerospace research and drone technology.

After completing my professional education, I had the honor of joining the prestigious Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) at the Centre for Aerospace Research (CASR). During my tenure as a Flight Safety Manager and Research Scientist, I gained significant insights into UAS operations and applications in both rural and urban environments. I was responsible for ensuring the safe operation of unmanned aircraft systems across a range of experimental and research platforms.

In September 2021, driven by a vision to revolutionize the UAS industry with indigenous innovation, I founded AirView Robotics, which was incorporated on September 10, 2021, and officially commenced operations on March 7, 2022. The company aims to reshape drone manufacturing and market adoption in India through cutting-edge technologies, robust airframes, and a strong R&D foundation.

Since its inception, AirView Robotics has steadily expanded in team size, technological capability, and collaborative ventures. One of our key accomplishments includes the design and development of an agricultural drone tailored to client specifications — equipped with a 10-liter payload tank, 15-minute endurance, and 1 km range. We also provided end-to-end support for the DGCA Type Certification process, which is mandatory for UAS manufacturing and commercialization in India.

To date, our airframe platform — the AVR 625 — has been used in type certification efforts for multiple client companies. We have established Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with various firms to support R&D initiatives and regulatory compliance. These collaborations have enabled us to strengthen India’s self-reliance in the drone ecosystem.

Looking ahead, AirView Robotics is entering the next phase of innovation by venturing into advanced aerial mobility systems, including drone taxis. Inspired by pioneering efforts from institutions like IIT-Madras and IIT-Kanpur, our team has begun conceptual design and planning. We are actively seeking strategic investments and technology partnerships to bring these next-generation platforms to life.

My journey — from academic research to industry innovation — continues to be fueled by a passion for building safe, efficient, and scalable UAS technologies that serve India’s agriculture, logistics, and defense sectors.

TEAM

Mr. Saikiran Subramani  M.E Cad/Cam Sr..Design Engineer, 9+Years Exp.

Mr. Emayavarman Selvaraj, M.E Helicopter Design, Phd in IIT Kanpur

Mr. Karthikeyan Sampath MCA,  Director  (Operations)

Mr. Ramya Karthikeyan, MSC Statistics, Head of Documentation

Mrs. Uthira Udishkumar, B.E Aeronautical, Design Engineer, 7+Years Exp.

Mr. Selvamani, B.E Computer Science, Drone Engineer, 5+Years Exp

Mr. Rajendra Prasad Venkatesan, B.E Artificial Intelligence, Jr.Research Fellow