Asteria Aerospace (Reliance)

Asteria Aerospace is an Indian company pioneering unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) solutions for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Asteria has established itself as a leading domestic UAV manufacturer serving defence, paramilitary, and enterprise customers.

The company's product portfolio spans fixed-wing and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platforms, ranging from hand-launched tactical drones to medium-altitude systems capable of extended endurance missions. Asteria's UAVs are designed for Indian operational environments, with robust engineering for high-altitude, hot-weather, and maritime conditions.

Asteria's SkyDeck command and control platform integrates multiple UAVs into a unified airspace management solution, enabling coordinated surveillance operations. The system provides real-time video streaming, mission planning, and data exploitation capabilities.

The company is a key participant in India's defence indigenisation programme, with products certified under Make in India initiatives. Asteria serves the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, as well as state police forces and critical infrastructure operators.