Sector
Aerospace and Defense
Industry
Military
Business model
B2B
B2G
Technology
Drones
Location
Ernakulam, Kerala
Founded
2026
Team
Product 1
Apex Avionix Dual Band ELRS Receiver
Dual-band long-range receiver (900 MHz + 2.4 GHz) for autonomous and FPV drones. Non-PRC architecture with custom firmware integration. Seamless integration with Apex flight controllers, power modules, and telemetry stack. Modular design enables multi-segment deployment: FPV racing, industrial mapping, autonomous surveying, defence operations.
Sector
Aerospace and Defense
Industry
Military
Model
B2B
B2G
Technology
Drones
Category: Long-Range Radio Receiver (ELRS Protocol)
Target Segments:
- FPV racing and recreational pilots
- Industrial drone operators (mapping, surveying, inspection)
- Autonomous delivery and surveillance platforms
- Defence and government drone programs
Technical Specifications:
- MCU: ESP32-C3 (RISC-V, dual-core, 160 MHz)
- Radio Module: LR1121 dual-band transceiver (900 MHz + 2.4 GHz)
- Firmware: Custom ELRS 4.0.x build, optimized for Made-in-India supply chain
- Integration: Native CAN, UART, I2C interfaces; plug-compatible with Apex H7 flight controller
- Power Input: 5–24V tolerant (via Apex APX-BEC-01 daughter board)
- Range: 50+ km line-of-sight (competitive with Holybro and Matek imports)
- Latency: <50ms (FPV-grade responsiveness)
Supply Chain:
- Sourced from TI, Murata, Vishay (zero PRC components)
- PCBA assembly via India-certified contract manufacturer
- IP retention: Firmware and schematics owned by Apex; reusable across OEM partners
Competitive Position:
- Only Made-in-India long-range receiver with dual-band capability
- 30–40% cost advantage vs. Holybro/Matek imported equivalents
- Non-Chinese BOM enables defence procurement eligibility (MoD mandate >50% local value-add by 2026)
Go-to-Market:
- Direct retail via DRKSTORE community (10K active builders)
- OEM supply contracts (FPV-to-Industrial segment bridge)
- White-label ODM pathway for Indian drone manufacturers
Sector
Aerospace and Defense
Industry
Military
Model
B2B
B2G
Technology
Drones