Scandron introduced the CargoMax 20KHC, India’s most powerful cargo drone at the Aero India 2025 air show . With a payload capacity of 200kg, this autonomous aerial logistics platform is built to support the Indian armed forces, paramilitary units, and emergency response teams. To enhance accessibility for defence clients, Scandron has set up a manufacturing facility in Ladakh, where the drone will be produced.
The CargoMax 20KHC boasts an operational range of 15km and an altitude ceiling of 6,000 metres above sea level. It is engineered to operate in demanding environments, including high-altitude regions, deserts, and naval zones.
The drone is fully autonomous, requiring no pilot intervention, and features a common command-and-control system with built-in redundancies for safety and reliability. It can execute pinpoint landings, including on moving naval platforms, making it suitable for maritime supply missions.
Scandron’s CargoMax series is designed to meet the logistical needs of multiple industries, including, Defence and High-Altitude Operations: CargoMax drones facilitate last-mile deliveries at altitudes exceeding 5,500 metres, supporting army logistics in remote regions. Naval and Island Supply Routes: The drone can land precisely on moving ships and isolated locations, streamlining naval resupply missions, Supply Chain Logistics: It enhances mid-mile transport between warehouses, reducing delivery times and increasing efficiency, and Disaster Relief and Emergency Response: Equipped for heavy-lifting operations, it can deliver emergency aid to disaster-stricken regions.
Scandron, a subsidiary of Magellanic Cloud Limited, is India’s first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to receive DGCA type certification for logistics drones. The company specialises in a range of UAVs, including heavy-lift logistics drones (5–200kg), surveillance drones, and agricultural spraying drones.
