Darkmatter, founded by school friends Arnava Chakraborty and Anik Bhattacharya in Howrah, has grown from a garage project into India’s first indigenous drone component-maker. The start-up designs flight controllers, ESC stacks, and telemetry modules, serving independent drone makers and the Indian military, marking a milestone in India’s drone ecosystem.
The duo, once bandmates in school, turned their passion for building into a tech venture. With no initial investors or labs, they created India’s first homegrown electronics stack for drones, now recognized nationally.
Darkmatter’s Innovations
• Indigenous flight controllers: Brahma F4, Brahma F7, Brahma PX
• ESC stacks: Vishnu 50, DM-45 DSHOT ESCs
• Drone frames and telemetry modules
• Products certified with Betaflight, aligning with global standards
Industry Impact
Darkmatter fills a critical gap in Bengal’s drone ecosystem, supporting independent makers and supplying military-grade components. Their success reflects India’s push for Made in India technology in aerospace and defence.
Key Highlights
• Founded by Arnava Chakraborty and Anik Bhattacharya in Howrah
• Started in a garage, now serving military clients
• First Indian brand to design indigenous flight controllers and ESC stacks
• Expanding product line includes FPV goggles, radio controllers, and drone frames
• Strengthening India’s self-reliance in drone technology
Sources: Telegraph India, The Indian Bulletin, LinkedIn Darkmatter