Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:10am on 08 Aug 2026,Saturday Science
Ravi Tamta, a young innovator from Almora, Uttarakhand, has successfully test-flown a prototype of an electric flying vehicle. Called HAPIDA SKYNeX, the vehicle was developed through Tamta’s startup, Hapida Sky Private Limited. Unlike many experimental flying vehicles, it does not use aviation fuel or ethanol. It runs fully on electricity and produces zero tailpipe emissions. Tamta aims to make personal air travel safe, affordable and sustainable in India. The technology could help connect remote Himalayan areas and support disaster relief. It could also boost tourism. However, the vehicle still needs more tests and regulatory approvals before commercial use.
