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Meet Airbound

Airbound is a Bengaluru-based aerospace and autonomous logistics company developing lightweight delivery aircraft. Founded as an operating startup in 2023, it builds blended-wing-body tailsitter drones that take off vertically and transition to efficient fixed-wing flight. Its TRT aircraft use proprietary carbon-fiber composites, flight-control systems and autonomous navigation to transport packages without conventional runway infrastructure. Airbound designs, manufactures and operates aircraft for healthcare, e-commerce, retail and logistics applications. Its drones have transported diagnostic samples for Narayana Health, and the company is developing an aerial delivery network with the Andhra Pradesh government. By August 2026, Airbound reported more than 13,000 autonomous flights. Its long-term goal is to reduce the cost of transporting goods through the air. The company has raised nearly $50 million from investors including Greenoaks, DoorDash, Lightspeed and Humba Ventures.View more

Airbound is a Bengaluru-based aerospace and autonomous logistics company developing lightweight delivery aircraft. Founded as an operating startup in 2023, it builds blended-wing-body tailsitter drones that take off vertically and transition to efficient fixed-wing flight. Its TRT aircraft use proprietary carbon-fiber composites, flight-control systems and autonomous navigation to transport packages without conventional runway infrastructure. Airbound designs, manufactures and operates aircraft for healthcare, e-commerce, retail and logistics applications. Its drones have transported diagnostic samples for Narayana Health, and the company is developing an aerial delivery network with the Andhra Pradesh government. By August 2026, Airbound reported more than 13,000 autonomous flights. Its long-term goal is to reduce the cost of transporting goods through the air. The company has raised nearly $50 million from investors including Greenoaks, DoorDash, Lightspeed and Humba Ventures.

Founded
2023
Company size
51-200 employees
Company stage
Series A
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India

Why work here

Airbound offers opportunities to work on aerospace, robotics and autonomous systems that are designed, manufactured and tested in India. The company raised $37 million in Series A funding in August 2026, bringing disclosed funding to nearly $50 million, and has completed more than 13,000 autonomous flights. Engineers can work on flight-control systems, embedded software, computer vision, lightweight carbon-fiber structures, avionics, simulation and real-time fleet-management platforms. Public job postings reference C++, Python, OpenCV, React, TypeScript and NestJS. The Narayana Health deployment and Andhra Pradesh network initiative provide exposure to real-world aircraft operations rather than laboratory prototypes alone. Advertised benefits for some roles include health insurance, relocation assistance and a daily travel stipend. Roles are predominantly on-site in Hoskote, Bengaluru, and some postings specify alternate Saturday working.Read more

Airbound offers opportunities to work on aerospace, robotics and autonomous systems that are designed, manufactured and tested in India. The company raised $37 million in Series A funding in August 2026, bringing disclosed funding to nearly $50 million, and has completed more than 13,000 autonomous flights. Engineers can work on flight-control systems, embedded software, computer vision, lightweight carbon-fiber structures, avionics, simulation and real-time fleet-management platforms. Public job postings reference C++, Python, OpenCV, React, TypeScript and NestJS. The Narayana Health deployment and Andhra Pradesh network initiative provide exposure to real-world aircraft operations rather than laboratory prototypes alone. Advertised benefits for some roles include health insurance, relocation assistance and a daily travel stipend. Roles are predominantly on-site in Hoskote, Bengaluru, and some postings specify alternate Saturday working.

Industry
Aerospace, Drone Technology, Robotics and Autonomous Logistics
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Tech stack

C

Programming Language

C++

Programming Language

Python

Programming Language

Embedded Linux

Operating System

OpenCV

Computer Vision

ArduPilot

Drone Autopilot Software

PX4

Flight Control Software

React

Frontend Framework

JavaScript

Programming Language

TypeScript

Programming Language

Node.js

Backend Runtime

NestJS

Backend Framework

PostgreSQL

Database

MongoDB

Database

Git

Version Control

WebSockets

Real-Time Communication

Key people

5 people
Naman PushpFounder and Chief Executive OfficerView bio

Founder and CEO of Airbound. Began experimenting with drones during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 at age 15. Studied at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai and participated in robotics and aerospace competitions. Chose entrepreneurship over an offer to study at Carnegie Mellon University. Developed early drone prototypes before building Airbound into a Bengaluru-based aerospace company focused on autonomous delivery, aerodynamic efficiency and lightweight aircraft manufacturing.

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Faraaz BaigCo-founderView bio

Early co-founder of Airbound, involved in its initial development and fundraising before leaving the operating team in 2024. Studied business administration at Bangalore University and pursued entrepreneurship instead of completing his degree. Received support through the Emergent Ventures fellowship and later worked with Cerebras Systems and established Arcline Labs. His experience includes startups, embedded software, product development and venture fundraising.

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Aprameyo RoyChief of Staff and Head of Special ProjectsView bio

Joined Airbound in 2025 and leads strategic initiatives and special projects supporting the founder. Previously worked as a consultant at Bain & Company, in venture investments with Speciale Invest and as a scientist and engineer at ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. Holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business and a B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. Brings aerospace engineering, consulting and investment experience.

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Stefard DsouzaHead of AutonomyView bio

Leads autonomous flight systems at Airbound, where he has worked since November 2023. Previously served as an Associate Engineer at Asteria Aerospace and worked on drone design, piloting and mechanical engineering projects. Studied aeronautical engineering at Mangalore Institute of Engineering and Technology. His expertise includes flight-control systems, aerodynamics, UAV design and autonomous aircraft operations.

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Amrit H.Vice President, OperationsView bio

Leads operational activities supporting Airbound's manufacturing, deployment and commercial scaling. Previously served in military leadership roles and studied at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His responsibilities include coordinating operational teams, supporting delivery-network expansion and helping translate aircraft engineering capabilities into large-scale field operations.

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Latest company news

6 stories

Airbound's Autonomous Medical Logistics Featured on NITI Aayog Frontier Tech Platform

NITI Aayog Frontier Tech

A case study updated on September 30, 2026 described Airbound's autonomous medical delivery operations. It highlighted more than 1,000 flights transporting diagnostic samples for Narayana Health, including a 54-day pilot with more than 700 flights and no reported mission failures. The case study discussed the company's lightweight aircraft technology and plans for commercial expansion. The platform states that featured submissions do not constitute government certification or endorsement.

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Airbound Raises $37 Million Series A to Expand Autonomous Aircraft Manufacturing

GlobeNewswire

Airbound announced a $37 million Series A funding round led by Greenoaks, with participation from DoorDash, Lightspeed, Lachy Groom and Humba Ventures. The investment brought total reported funding to nearly $50 million. The company plans to use the capital to expand engineering, commercial-scale aircraft manufacturing and market deployment.

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Airbound Expands Beyond Medical Deliveries Into E-Commerce and Larger Aircraft Development

Moneycontrol

Airbound outlined plans to expand from healthcare logistics into e-commerce, quick commerce and food delivery. Founder Naman Pushp said the company would increase aircraft manufacturing capacity and develop larger aircraft capable of transporting heavier payloads. Airbound also reported completing more than 13,000 autonomous flights, including healthcare delivery missions.

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Airbound Partners With Andhra Pradesh to Develop Three-City Drone Delivery Network

The Economic Times

Airbound signed a memorandum of understanding with the Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation to develop an autonomous aerial delivery network across Guntur, Amaravati and Vijayawada. The project aims to support healthcare, retail and e-commerce deliveries, with a long-term target of 10,000 flights per day. The initiative remains subject to operational scaling and applicable aviation approvals.

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Narayana Health and Airbound Complete Medical Drone Delivery Pilot in Bengaluru

The Indian Express

Narayana Health and Airbound completed a 54-day medical drone logistics pilot connecting Chandapura Clinic with a laboratory in Electronic City, Bengaluru. The drones carried diagnostic samples over an approximately four-kilometre route in around ten minutes. The pilot completed more than 700 flights without reported delivery failures, demonstrating the potential for faster diagnostic transport.

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Airbound Raises $8.65 Million Seed Funding and Announces Narayana Health Pilot

TechCrunch

Airbound raised $8.65 million in seed funding led by Lachy Groom, with participation from Humba Ventures, Lightspeed and executives from technology and aerospace companies. It also announced a drone delivery pilot with Narayana Health. The funding supported aircraft engineering, manufacturing development and the company's efforts to reduce the economics of drone delivery.

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Jobs at Airbound

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