EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE ACROSS AVIATION, UAV DEVELOPMENT & FLIGHT OPERATION
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A collection of practical experience gained through aircraft design, UAV development, flight testing, aviation training, technical workshops, and aerospace projects.
Explore the photographs and videos to discover selected projects, training activities, field experiences, aircraft, and professional milestones documented throughout the journey.
INDUSTRY & DEEP-TECH INNOVATION ENGAGEMENT | MARCH 2026
Participation in the inauguration of Launchpad: Incubation & Innovation Centre at Sinhasa IT Park, Indore, inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, on 29 March 2026.
The event brought together stakeholders from the deep-tech, startup, advanced manufacturing, and innovation ecosystem, providing an opportunity to engage with leading professionals and observe emerging technology initiatives.
As part of Cortex Flight Systems, the event also provided an opportunity to showcase indigenous UAV technology and engage with representatives from the broader aerospace and technology ecosystem.
The presence of Dr. K. Sivan added further significance to the occasion and provided an opportunity to connect UAV development with the wider landscape of Indian aerospace, engineering, and technology innovation.
FOCUS:
UAV Technology • Aerospace Innovation • Deep-Tech • Advanced Manufacturing • Startup Ecosystem • Industry Engagement
DRONE TRAINING FOR THE INDIAN ARMY
DRONE TRAINING FOR THE INDIAN ARMY
SPECIALIZED UAV TRAINING & TECHNICAL ORIENTATION
Conducted a specialized drone training and technical orientation session for Indian Army personnel, focused on practical understanding of modern UAV technology and hands-on flight operations.
The training included practical exposure to drone systems, flight operations, piloting techniques, and operational considerations, with an emphasis on developing confidence and technical understanding through hands-on learning.
For security and privacy, personnel identities have been protected and faces have been intentionally blurred in the photographs.
INDIAN ARMY • UAV TRAINING • FLIGHT OPERATIONS • TECHNICAL ORIENTATION
LONG-RANGE FPV UAV — FLIGHT TESTING
5 KM RANGE • 500+ METRE ALTITUDE • FLIGHT VALIDATION
Bharat Vaishnav worked on a long-range UAV project during his tenure as CTO at Cortex Flight Systems.
As part of the project, he conducted flight testing of a long-range FPV UAV developed for military applications, reaching a distance of approximately 5 km and an altitude of 500+ metres during testing.
The flight testing provided practical data for evaluating the aircraft’s range, flight performance, control, communication, and overall system behaviour.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The aircraft was tested safely within a designated Green Zone, with flight operations conducted in accordance with applicable safety and operational requirements.
RUDRA BHEDI — FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION
RUDRA BHEDI — FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION
Indigenous V-Tail Aircraft | Design • Development • Flight Testing
Indigenous V-Tail Aircraft | Design • Development • Flight Testing
A flight demonstration of Rudra Bhedi, an indigenous V-tail aircraft developed through hands-on aircraft design, fabrication, system integration, and flight testing.
The demonstration represents a key stage in the aircraft’s development, showcasing the transition from design and prototype development to a functional flying aircraft.
PROJECT FOCUS:
V-Tail Aircraft • Aircraft Design • Prototype Development • System Integration • Flight Testing
WATCH THE FLIGHT →
DESIGNED • BUILT • TEST-FLOWN ✈️
STARTUP INDIA — SETU 2026 | IIT INDORE
STARTUP INDIA — SETU 2026 | IIT INDORE
INDUSTRY, STARTUP & INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM ENGAGEMENT
Participation in the Startup India – SETU 2026 event at IIT Indore, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, industry professionals, and technology leaders from across the startup and deep-tech ecosystem.
The event provided an opportunity to engage with emerging technologies, exchange technical and entrepreneurial perspectives, and connect with professionals working across innovation, aerospace, advanced technology, and deep-tech development.
The experience contributed to broader industry exposure and provided opportunities to explore future collaborations and technology-focused initiatives.
FOCUS:
Startup Ecosystem • Deep-Tech • Innovation • Industry Networking • Technology Collaboration • Aerospace & Emerging Technologies
SETU 2026 — TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION EXPO
SETU 2026 — TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION EXPO
IIT INDORE | UAV • DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY • DEEP-TECH INNOVATION
Represented Cortex Flight Systems at SETU 2026 (Stakeholders Engagement in Technology Upgradation) at IIT Indore, showcasing indigenous UAV and defence-oriented technology.
The exhibition provided an opportunity to present UAV platforms, aircraft systems, and emerging aerial technologies to entrepreneurs, technology professionals, industry representatives, and members of the innovation ecosystem.
The event also provided valuable opportunities for technical discussions, industry interaction, technology demonstration, and professional networking within India’s growing deep-tech and aerospace ecosystem.
FOCUS:
UAV Technology • Defence Technology • Deep-Tech • Technology Demonstration • Industry Engagement • Aerospace Innovation
DGCA DRONE PILOT TRAINING
REMOTE PILOT CERTIFICATE (RPC) TRAINING — DRONUM INDIA
Professional drone pilot training undertaken with Dronum India as part of preparation for the DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC).
The training included practical exposure to drone operations, flight procedures, piloting techniques, safety practices, and professional UAV operations.
The experience further strengthened practical flight capabilities and complemented hands-on work in UAV development, flight testing, and unmanned aircraft operations.
10+ YEARS OF HANDS-ON AVIATION EXPERIENCE
DESIGN • BUILD • TEST • FLY
More than a decade of hands-on experience across aircraft design, RC aviation, UAV development, prototyping, flight testing, and flight operations.
Over the years, this experience has included the design, construction, testing, and operation of 17+ aircraft, providing practical exposure to aircraft behaviour, aerodynamics, flight control, propulsion systems, electronics integration, and real-world troubleshooting.
This experience has evolved from hands-on RC aviation and aircraft building into professional UAV development, combining engineering knowledge with practical flight experience.
17+ AIRCRAFT • 10+ YEARS • DESIGN • BUILD • TEST • FLY
10+ years of experience in aviation — and the journey continues through every aircraft, every flight, and every new challenge.
RC MEETUP 2025 — RC AVIATION & FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
RC AIRCRAFT • FLIGHT OPERATIONS • AVIATION COMMUNITY
Participation in the RC Meetup 2025, bringing together aircraft builders, pilots, designers, and aviation enthusiasts to share practical knowledge, demonstrate aircraft, and exchange experience.
RC aviation has played an important role in developing hands-on understanding of aircraft behaviour, aerodynamics, flight control, aircraft setup, and practical flying techniques.
These experiences have provided a strong foundation for progressing from RC aircraft and aeromodelling into more advanced UAV design, development, flight testing, and flight operations.
RC Aircraft • Aeromodelling • Flight Operations • Aircraft Behaviour • Flight Control • Practical Aviation Experience
UAV ENGINEERING & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
UAV ENGINEERING & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
HANDS-ON UAV DEVELOPMENT • SYSTEM INTEGRATION • ENGINEERING COLLABORATION
A hands-on engineering environment focused on developing and preparing UAV systems through aircraft assembly, electronics integration, propulsion setup, system configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
Working alongside technical teams, these development activities provided practical experience in converting UAV concepts into functional, test-ready aircraft.
The work involved iterative development, where aircraft systems were assembled, evaluated, modified, and prepared for flight based on practical testing and performance requirements.
FOCUS:
UAV Development • Team Engineering • System Integration • Electronics • Propulsion • Prototyping • Testing
SPACE LAB & AVIATION PROGRAM
Contributed to the establishment and launch of a Space Lab in Odisha, supporting practical learning in space science, aviation, aircraft technology, and STEM education.
The program included hands-on exposure to aircraft, UAV technology, model aircraft, and practical flight activities, helping students connect classroom concepts with real-world aerospace applications.
As part of the inauguration, an aircraft flight demonstration was conducted in the presence of Odisha Planning & Convergence Minister Rajendra Dholakia and ISRO Scientist Dr. T. N. Suresh Kumar, showcasing practical aviation and aerospace technology.
DRONE & AIRCRAFT PILOT TRAINING — VIT BHOPAL
HANDS-ON UAV & AIRCRAFT FLIGHT TRAINING
A professional drone and aircraft training session conducted at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Bhopal for students from the Electronics and Aeronautical Engineering departments.
The training focused on practical understanding of drone and aircraft flight operations, piloting techniques, aircraft handling, and hands-on flight experience as part of the institute’s Drone Pilot Training Program.
The session provided students with an opportunity to connect theoretical knowledge with practical experience in UAV and aircraft operations.
UAV ENGINEERING & AVIATION WORKSPACE
UAV ENGINEERING & AVIATION WORKSPACE
HANDS-ON ENGINEERING • AIRCRAFT DEVELOPMENT • FLIGHT PREPARATION
A practical workspace supporting hands-on work across UAV development, aircraft design, prototyping, fabrication, electronics integration, testing, troubleshooting, and flight preparation.
The experience spans projects ranging from RC aircraft and aeromodelling platforms to custom UAV systems, providing practical exposure to aircraft construction, system integration, configuration, testing, and performance evaluation.
The development process is driven by direct hands-on work—building, integrating, testing, identifying issues, refining systems, and preparing aircraft for flight.
IDEA → DESIGN → BUILD → INTEGRATE → TEST → FLY
FIXED-WING UAV PROJECT
FIXED-WING UAV PROJECT
AIRCRAFT DESIGN • DEVELOPMENT • PROJECT DELIVERY
A fixed-wing UAV project developed and delivered as part of professional engineering work at Cortex Flight Systems.
The project involved aircraft design, construction, system integration, configuration, and flight testing, applying hands-on expertise in UAV development, aircraft building, electronics integration, flight-controller configuration, and flight operations.
The completed aircraft was delivered as a functional project, demonstrating practical experience in taking a UAV concept through development, integration, testing, and flight.
STEM AVIATION & UAV EDUCATION
STEM AVIATION & UAV EDUCATION
HANDS-ON LEARNING • AIRCRAFT • UAV TECHNOLOGY
Practical STEM aviation sessions conducted for school students, introducing them to UAV technology, RC aircraft, aircraft building, flight principles, and hands-on engineering.
The sessions combined classroom concepts with practical activities, allowing students to build and understand aircraft systems, explore basic flight principles, and experience drone and aircraft operations.
These programs focused on learning through building, experimenting, flying, and problem-solving, helping students develop practical skills while creating an early interest in aviation, aerospace, and emerging technologies.
This portfolio evolves with the work—documenting selected UAV projects, aircraft development, flight-testing activities, field experience, and professional milestones.
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