Lachy Groom backs Indian startup aiming to keep aircraft aloft for a year

• • Samay Sanghvi founded Alteon, an Indian startup developing autonomous wind-harvesting aircraft.


• • The technology aims to keep unmanned drones aloft for over 400 days using dynamic soaring.


• • Lachy Groom is reportedly involved in a $2 million fundraising round for the venture.

Context
Alteon seeks to revolutionize maritime surveillance by providing persistent aerial monitoring of oceans and coasts. The startup is part of India's expanding deep-tech aerospace sector.

Christian Perspective
Technological advancement should serve the preservation of order and the protection of life. Using autonomous systems to combat piracy and trafficking aligns with the mandate to uphold justice and security. However, we must ensure such surveillance tools are not used to subvert natural human hierarchies or privacy.

Implications
Persistent surveillance technology could enhance border security and maritime law enforcement. This