Bengaluru-based Tsalla Aerospace has raised $1 million led by ASML’s Sunny Stalnaker, with SIDBI and iDEX support, to scale its AI-based drone autonomy platform. Founded by Vinayak S Tsalla at IISc, the startup builds intelligent, GPS-independent drones for defence and industry, partnering with India’s Navy and Army to advance indigenous, self-reliant defence technology.