Corporate Vision To establish CONFLY as India’s benchmark Centre of Excellence (CoE), delivering transformative drone and automation solutions that accelerate regional prosperity and national self-reliance.
Global Benchmarks & Best Practices Drawing inspiration from leading CoEs worldwide, CONFLY integrates key success factors:
- Joint Unmanned Aircraft Systems CoE (USA): Focused on interoperability, joint operational concepts, and multi-service training frameworks, enhancing mission readiness across defense and civilian sectors
- National Advanced Air Mobility CoE (USA): Showcases collaboration between military research labs, NASA, academia, and private industry within a 55,000 sq ft facility, driving R&D in UAS and eVTOL technologies
- Iberdrola AI CoE (Spain): Operates as a hub for sustainable energy AI research, with cross-industry consortia and real-world pilot projects, underlining the power of public–private partnerships
Evolution Timeline
- 2024: COE designation secured; strategic MoUs with academic and industry partners.
- 2025: Inauguration of Aurangabad training facility; launch of prototype manufacturing line.
- 2026–27: Scale-up of production; establishment of regional skill hubs; 1,000+ certified professionals.
- 2028+: Pan-India expansion; cross-sector deployment in defense, mining, and smart cities.
SUCCESS STORIES & EMPLOYMENT IMPACT
Institutional Case Studies
- Green Fields Agro Precision: Deployed agronomy drones, reducing pesticide use by 40% and boosting yield by 28%.
- Auto Mech Assembly Automation: Integrated robotic cells, achieving 30% cycle-time reduction and 20% workforce re-skilling.
- Urban Mapping Consortium: Partnered with municipal bodies to deliver high-resolution LIDAR surveys, cutting project turnaround by 50%.
Employment & Skill Metrics
- Certified Professionals: 1,200+ across Maharashtra in 2025.
- Corporate Placements: 350+ students onboarded into partner organizations.
- MSME Upliftment: 50+ regional enterprises trained in automation best practices.
Testimonials
- “CONFLY’s CoE framework catalyzed our digital transformation—our drone fleet ROI soared by 3x in under 6 months.” — InfraMap Solutions
- “The collaborative training pipeline ensures our graduates are job-ready on day one.” — MIT Aurangabad Dean