Yali Aerospace has developed a homegrown Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drone prototype for defense Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The drone features a 2.5-meter wingspan, a payload capacity of up to 7 kilograms, a maximum range of 150 kilometers, and a top speed of 155 km/h. It supports real-time video feeds, low detectability, and AI-driven autonomous operations for complex mission environments. The company also manufactures autonomous docking stations with capabilities like battery swaps, takeoff/landing platforms, and remote monitoring to facilitate efficient drone deployment and operation. Yali Aerospace was founded in 2022 by the husband-and-wife team Dinesh Baluraj and Anugraha Ganesan, who returned from the Netherlands to establish the company in Thanjavur. The startup has received investment from Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu, who supports its mission to use drone technology for healthcare delivery and surveillance, particularly in remote areas, signaling strong confidence in its technology and social impact potential.