Hydrogen-electric VTOL aircraft for sustainable regional transport and cargo
About
BluJ Aero is a deeptech aerospace startup engineering long-range, zero-emission Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by proprietary hydrogen-electric hybrid propulsion systems. Built on its modular VANTIS platform, BluJ's aircraft are designed to bypass traditional runway infrastructure and deliver high-speed, heavy-payload freight and regional passenger mobility.
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Founded
May 2022
Total Funding
~$3.4M
Propulsion Tech
Hybrid Hydrogen Fuel Cells + High-Density Li-ion Battery Powertrain
Flagship Platform
VANTIS Series (Autonomous Heavy-Payload VTOL Aircraft)
Key Milestones
Successful maiden flight tests (Aug 2024); Gen 2 Heavy-Payload prototype unveiling
Technical Advisors
Padma Shri Gnanagandhi (Ex-ISRO), Dr. A R Upadhya (Former Director, NAL)
Team
Office
DirectionsPlot No. 4/39, Sy No. 519, Industrial Park Nadergul, Balapur Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana 501510