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Deepinder Goyal's aviation start-up aces 2nd ultra-short takeoff demo
03 Apr 2026

Deepinder Goyal, the co-founder of LAT Aerospace, has announced a successful test flight of the company's latest technology demonstrator, Lat One v0.2.

The achievement comes two months after the start-up's first aircraft iteration (v0.1) achieved ultra-short takeoff but crashed immediately afterward.

Unlike its predecessor, v0.2 remained airborne for over six minutes and landed smoothly after takeoff.

uSTOL aircraft are being made using blown wing tech
Technological advancement

LAT Aerospace is developing ultra-short takeoff and landing (uSTOL) aircraft using blown wing technology.

The concept combines the performance of a fixed-wing aircraft with the access capabilities of a helicopter.

Goyal explained this unique approach in a post on X, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize aviation by reducing reliance on large airport infrastructure.

Eliminating the need for large airports
Strategic goals

The start-up is working on building uSTOL aircraft that can take off and land in just 20-50 meters, while also providing good cruise performance.

This would eliminate the need for extensive airport infrastructure, Goyal said in a podcast appearance.

LAT Aerospace is one of three new ventures backed by Goyal, along with deeptech start-up Temple and health & wellness start-up Continue.

LAT has acquired defense robotics start-up Sharang Shakti
Growth trajectory

Founded in 2025, LAT Aerospace is currently led by Surobhi Das, former COO of Zomato, with Goyal as a non-executive co-founder.

In March last year, it was reported that he had invested $20 million in the company.

The firm moved to a 50,000 square foot research and development facility in Gurugram in November 2025.

In February this year, LAT Aerospace acquired defense robotics start-up Sharang Shakti.