Indian defence technology startup Paar Autonomy has secured Rs 10 crore in fresh funding to expand production of its AI-powered camera systems and develop navigation technology that allows drones to operate without GPS signals.
This will help the company to improve its self-navigation and sensing technologies for unmanned defence systems which will work in environments where satellite navigation and communication systems have been jammed.
Founded in 2024 by Vignesh Sivaram Jayaraman, Paar Autonomy develops camera systems and artificial intelligence solutions for unmanned aerial, ground and maritime vehicles, including drones, rovers and boats.
The company is building technology that enables autonomous systems to interpret their surroundings, track targets and make use of real-time environmental information. Its capabilities include edge-based AI, visual-inertial navigation that operates independently of GPS and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and gyro-stabilised camera payloads equipped with multiple sensors.
These technologies are designed for defence operations where dependable navigation, surveillance and situational awareness remain essential despite limited connectivity.
Paar Autonomy’s product portfolio includes its Sentinel camera systems, with variants such as Sentinel 1, Sentinel 2 and Sentinel Nano. The systems primarily serve defence applications, including border surveillance and tactical tracking.
The company is also investigating industrial inspection and infrastructure monitoring as other potential areas to apply the autonomous sensing and navigation technologies besides the military applications.
The latest investment follows an earlier Rs 3.5 crore pre-seed funding round, which helped Paar Autonomy establish its first manufacturing line and deliver pilot units.
The fresh capital marks another step in the company’s transition from initial manufacturing and pilot deployments towards larger-scale production, while supporting further development of its GPS-independent navigation technology.
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