The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies TRT, a aerial by Airbound (pilot): 1 verified deployment on record. 3 sources back the record.
Overview
Blended-wing-body (BWB) tail-sitter delivery drone with just two propellers for vertical takeoff and landing. Gross weight ~1.5 kg with up to 1 kg payload, ~40 km range, ~60 km/h cruise speed, and 60 dB noise. Powered by lithium-ion batteries with a proprietary carbon fiber frame reducing airframe weight to 400 grams.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- pilot(Small-scale deployment in controlled or trial conditions.)
- Sources on file
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Key facts
Manufacturer
Type
Maturity
Deployments
Data & sources
Web sources
3
3 sources backing this record.View all →
Pricing
No verified price is on record for TRT. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (1)
- TRT at Bengalurupilot
3-month pilot program with Narayana Health delivering medical tests, blood samples, and critical supplies.
TRT on the deployment map
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Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 15, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedOct 14, 2025
at Bengaluru
Safety record
No incidents on record for TRT.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (3)
- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/india-airbound-bags-8-65m-082000869.html
- https://dronelife.com/2025/10/14/airbound-raises-8-65m-for-low-cost-drone-delivery/
- Tesla-Backed Startup Aims for 1-Cent Drone Deliveries · https://www.flyingmag.com/tesla-backed-airbound-1-cent-drone-delivery/
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Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-09
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: pilot
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: aerial
Sources by quality tier
- 3
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for TRT.Recent coverage
TRT in third-party press
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning TRT from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/trt.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/e7bb5875-d8eb-4b5f-ad14-b3865af604f6
- Revision history: /models/trt/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
TRT draws attention at the 11th percentile but verifies reality at the 34th percentile among aerial robots. Hype Gap -23, 93rd widest among aerial robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited independent press and video coverage to date.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 30, 2026