Odisha startup successfully tests quantum-secure drone technology indigenously

The Odisha-based technology startup has achieved a notable milestone by successfully testing quantum-secure communication links for drone operations using entirely indigenous technologies. The demonstration, which covered a distance of 10 kilometres, leveraged the company's quantum random number generator (QRNG) and post-quantum encryption protocols to secure drone communications against potential quantum computing threats.

The development represents a strategic step forward in India's efforts to build domestic quantum-resistant infrastructure. As quantum computing technology advances globally, organisations increasingly recognise the need to transition to encryption methods that can withstand attacks from quantum systems. Quanshium AI Core's approach combines quantum random number generation—which produces cryptographic keys from quantum phenomena—with post-quantum encryption algorithms designed to resist quantum decryption methods.

The 10-kilometre range test demonstrates the practical viability of the system for real-world drone applications. Such quantum-secure communication links could prove essential for defence, critical infrastructure, and commercial drone operations, where data security and communication integrity are paramount. The indigenous development of these technologies reduces India's reliance on foreign quantum security solutions.

Quanshium AI Core's achievement aligns with India's broader push to strengthen its technological self-sufficiency and quantum technology capabilities. The startup's success in developing and testing quantum-secure drone technology positions it as a key player in India's emerging quantum security ecosystem.