India’s defence ecosystem is evolving rapidly, driven by the need for reliable, indigenous technologies that perform under real world battlefield conditions. At insideFPV, this belief has guided our journey since day one.
Today, we are proud to share a major milestone in that journey.
insideFPV has successfully raised ₹6 crore in a pre Series A funding round led by GVFL. This investment marks an important step forward in strengthening our mission to build dependable defence drone platforms that soldiers can trust in the most demanding combat environments.
A Mission Born From Real Need
insideFPV was founded in 2020 in the aftermath of the Galwan clash, a moment that highlighted critical gaps in India’s indigenous defence drone capabilities. Our founders, Arth Chowdhary, Deyvant Bhardwaj, and Oshi Kumari, came together with a shared purpose: to build combat ready drone systems designed specifically for Indian defence requirements.
From the beginning, our focus has been clear.
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Build drones that work in real combat situations
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Design for reliability over laboratory perfection
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Create indigenous platforms suited for extreme Indian terrains
Details of the Funding Round
The ₹6 crore pre Series A funding round was led by GVFL, a long standing supporter of mission driven and deep technology startups in India’s strategic sectors.
According to Arth Chowdhary, co-founder and CEO of insideFPV, GVFL’s backing represents strong validation of the company’s vision.
He noted that insideFPV has always focused on building defence drones that soldiers can depend on, rather than systems designed only for controlled environments.
How the Capital Will Be Deployed
The newly raised capital will be strategically deployed to accelerate our core objectives. The key focus areas include:
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Product development - Advancing first person view drones, surveillance platforms, and interceptor drones designed for operational use
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Capability building - Strengthening internal engineering, testing, and manufacturing capabilities
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Core platform enhancement - Improving performance, resilience, and reliability across all drone systems
Platforms Designed for the Battlefield
Our drone platforms are built with one guiding principle: performance in real battlefield conditions. Our systems are not designed only for demonstrations or simulations.
Key platform focus areas include:
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First person view drones for tactical awareness and precision operations
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Surveillance drones for persistent monitoring in challenging terrain
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Interceptor drones to counter emerging aerial threats
These platforms are continuously refined through hands-on testing and operational feedback.
Proven in Extreme Environments
One of the defining aspects of insideFPV’s approach is real world validation. Our platforms have already been tested in extreme conditions, including high altitude environments.
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Successfully tested during high altitude operations
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Evaluated in harsh weather and terrain conditions
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Deployed and assessed alongside the Indian Army
This rigorous testing ensures that our systems are not only innovative but also dependable when deployed in critical missions.
GVFL’s Perspective on insideFPV
GVFL’s leadership sees insideFPV as a strong example of the kind of entrepreneurship India needs in the defence sector. Mihir Joshi, Managing Director at GVFL, highlighted that our company represents deep tech, mission driven innovation focused on national priorities.
This shared vision strengthens our resolve to contribute meaningfully to India’s defence preparedness through indigenous technology.
Looking Ahead
This funding milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new phase for insideFPV. As we continue to grow, our commitment remains unchanged.
We will continue to:
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Invest in indigenous research and development
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Strengthen testing and validation processes
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Build defence drone systems that perform when failure is not an option
insideFPV is grateful for the trust placed in us by GVFL and our partners across the defence ecosystem. As we move forward, we remain focused on building battle ready drone technology that strengthens India’s defence capabilities.
Stay connected as we continue shaping the future of indigenous defence drone innovation.
