Hyderabad startup Apollyon Dynamics sets India's 498km/h multirotor record

Technology Sep 03, 2026

Apollyon Dynamics, a Hyderabad-based defense tech startup, just broke the Indian multirotor drone speed record.

Their interceptor drone, Ahuti Mk II, hit 498km/h, easily beating the old 325km/h mark.

The India Book of Records made it official on September 2.

Ahuti Mk II high speed interceptor

Unlike regular drones built for carrying stuff, Ahuti Mk II is all about chasing down aerial threats at high speed.

Apollyon Dynamics, incubated at BITS Pilani Hyderabad, it draws a huge burst current of 400 amperes to reach its top speed.

Founder Jayant Khatri says this design keeps up with new trends in drone warfare.

The team tested it at military ranges with help from the Indian Army and focused on making it both effective and affordable.