Hyderabad: One thousand drones, developed by Botlab Dynamics, a start-up from IIT Delhi, and using entirely Made-in-India products lit up the skies over the Hussainsagar on Monday evening to mark the first year of the Congress government in power and the inauguration of the Telangana Talli statue at the Secretariat.
Botlab Dynamics held its first show at the 2022 Republic Day celebrations in Delhi. This Hyderabad event marks the start-up’s 200th event. The company is also slated to perform at the Maha Kumbh Mela and the upcoming Republic Day celebrations in Delhi.
Behind the scenes of the drone show, speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Aayush Bector, business head at Botlab Dynamics, shared insights from the operating arena. “A lot of hard work goes into this — from the concept, storyboard, and technical feasibility to training and practice,” he said.
Bector, whose first show was in June 2022, noted that Botlab has performed across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and soon again in Vijayawada.
“The aerial visuals here are breathtaking, with the secretariat, sculpted monuments, statues, and the picturesque Hussainsagar Lake,” Bector added, praising the unique backdrop of Hyderabad.
The event was managed with support from Hyderabad-based backend teams, including professionals like Md Sami, Syed Mustaq, and Sujeet Prasanna. Coordinator Mohd Khader Shareef explained the meticulous process: “We align all the drones on the ground before takeoff, ensuring they return to the same spot after the performance. Working with professionals in such projects is both exciting and a learning experience.”
Botlab Dynamics, with a 150-member team, specialises in drones for defence and entertainment applications and has recently broken five Guinness World Records. Monday’s show was another testament to their expertise and innovation.
