Time Technoplast Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Drone Stark Technologies (OPC) Private Limited (DSTPL). The agreement, initially for three years and extendable by mutual consent, aims to develop hydrogen-powered drones using composite hydrogen cylinders and fuel cell technology. 

The collaboration focuses on joint research, design, and testing of hydrogen-powered drones with an emphasis on performance metrics such as flight endurance, altitude, and energy efficiency. By integrating advanced hydrogen storage solutions with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms, the alliance seeks to set new benchmarks for operational range and sustainability. 

Time Technoplast, a leading multinational and the first Indian company to receive PESO approval for high-pressure hydrogen cylinders, brings proven expertise in Type Ill and Type IV composite cylinder technology widely applied in mobility and energy storage solutions. 

DSTPL, founded in 2019 by Rohan Raut, is a Mumbai-based innovator in indigenous UAV platforms. DSTPL's advanced platforms include the OCTAGLIDE, capable of carrying payloads up to 30 kg, and agricultural drones covering more than 30 acres daily. Its Alenabled drones support critical missions such as surveillance, firefighting, pollution monitoring, emergency response, and logistics. 

The pedigree of both organizations underscores the strength of this alliance: Time Technoplast, a publicly listed global player operating in over 10 countries, has a track record of pioneering clean energy solutions. DSTPL represents the dynamism of India's drone ecosystem, delivering advanced UAV platforms with end-to-end in-house capabilities. 

As the global drone market is projected to reach US$ 75 billion by 2033, this partnership positions both companies to capture emerging opportunities with hydrogen-powered drones offering greater endurance and reduced emissions. 

This initiative also reinforces the Make-in-India vision, combining sustainability with innovation to drive next-generation advancements in the UAV sector.