The ISAIL Secretariat congratulates Kalam Labs for the 9,790m AMSL milestone

On behalf of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law (ISAIL), we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Kalam Labs for their extraordinary achievement in autonomous UAV technology.

Kalam Labs has set a remarkable milestone by achieving 9,790 meters above mean sea level (AMSL) - potentially establishing a world record for the highest UAV flight with a wingspan under two meters. This autonomous mission, launched from the challenging Himalayan altitude of 2,700 meters, demonstrates the exceptional capabilities of indigenous Indian aerospace innovation.

Technical Excellence Under Extreme Conditions

The fully autonomous, sub-4 kg UAV designed and built entirely at Kalam Labs navigated through extraordinary environmental challenges:

• Temperature extremes: From +20°C at launch to -60°C at peak altitude

• Severe wind conditions: Exceeding 50 km/h

• Atmospheric pressure drop: 73% reduction

• Autonomous operation: Complete independence throughout the flight

As an organization committed to promoting responsible development of artificial intelligence and its standardisation in India, ISAIL recognizes this achievement as exemplifying the intersection of AI, autonomous systems, and aerospace engineering. Kalam Labs' success in developing autonomous flight control systems represents the kind of community-centric, market-oriented innovation that ISAIL advocates for in India's technology landscape.

The mission's indigenous development - from concept to execution entirely within India - aligns perfectly with ISAIL's commitment to documenting and supporting ethical and sustainable market practices in India's emerging technology sectors.