Delhivery Launches Delhivery Maps - India's first AI-native Mapping Suite built on Commercial Logistics Telemetry

On the milestone occasion of Delhivery’s 15-year anniversary, Delhivery, India’s largest logistics services provider, today announced the launch of Delhivery Maps, an AI-Native suite of geospatial APIs designed specifically to navigate India’s unique address landscape. Built as a proprietary infrastructure to power 100% of Delhivery's nationwide network, the platform is now commercially available to external enterprises, developers, and gig-economy platforms.

Tested on Billions of Shipments
Unlike consumer-grade maps optimized for passenger transit, Delhivery Maps is engineered specifically for commercial shipping by integrating critical operational parameters such as heavy-vehicle and bike speeds, routing constraints, incomplete address input and landmark based navigation. Its accuracy and reliability are backed by historical metadata from over two billion shipments as well as one billion daily GPS pings streamed from an active fleet of over 100,000 vehicles.

By completely replacing Delhivery's reliance on expensive third-party mapping providers across its Express Parcel, Part-Truckload Freight, Supply Chain Services and Delhivery Local, Delhivery Maps offers proven commercial scale, data integrity, and high-performance routing at a highly competitive price.

“We built Delhivery Maps out of operational necessity to run India’s largest logistics network intelligently and solve for unstructured addresses and commercial routing rules at a massive scale. Opening up the API and AI Models externally marks our entry as a commercial geospatial infrastructure provider.”, said Kapil Bharati, Executive Director and CTO of Delhivery.

Built on homegrown AI Model - Naksha LLM
Delhivery Maps delivers a comprehensive suite of core mapping APIs including Auto-Complete, Geocoding, Reverse Geocoding, Vehicle Aware Routing, Navigation, Distance Matrix, and Map Tiles offering superior real-world accuracy. This precision is driven by Naksha LLM, a set of geospatial reasoning models that replace rigid databases with dynamic reasoning loops. By making both the APIs and Naksha LLM available on the Delhivery Maps MCP, developers can deploy advanced AI workflows and autonomous agents that demand high-tier location intelligence.

Industry-wide business use cases
Delhivery Maps addresses the specific operational bottlenecks that existing mapping tools overlook across several sectors. Deploying Delhivery Maps allows brands, hyperlocal, quick-commerce firms, ride-hailing and gig-economy operators to do geospatial analysis, optimize address validation, resource match-making, route planning, navigation, ETAs, eliminate fare disputes and driver friction by utilizing vehicle-specific routing.

Live for integration

Delhivery Maps APIs are now available for commercial integration. Enterprises and developers looking to optimize their logistics, checkout experience, and dispatch operations can contact the engineering and integration team at maps@delhivery.com or visit https://www.delhivery.com/maps

Delhivery is India's largest logistics services provider. The company is a leading provider of logistics services including e-commerce and express parcel transportation, on-demand logistics, part truck-load (PTL) freight, full-truckload (FTL) freight services, cross-border air express and freight services, warehousing and supply chain solutions, data services and software including warehouse management and transportation management systems to over 52,000 clients. For more information about Delhivery, please visit www.delhivery.com.

India’s Bellatrix and Korea’s TelePIX Partner to Launch Next-Gen VLEO Imaging Satellite by 2028

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India’s Bellatrix Aerospace and South Korea’s TelePIX have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) imaging satellite, slated for launch in 2028. This collaboration, announced during Korea–India Space Day in Daejeon, represents a bold step toward next-generation Earth observation technology.

TelePIX announced the collaboration on May 29, 2026, and Bellatrix’s leadership also participated in a signing ceremony in Daejeon, South Korea.

The Partnership

• Bellatrix Aerospace: Known for its eco-friendly propulsion systems, including the Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP) platform.
• TelePIX: Specializes in AI-driven imaging payloads, with its flagship wide-swath optical camera “Chouette.”
• Objective: Build a VLEO satellite that combines advanced propulsion with cutting-edge imaging, enabling sharper, wider, and more frequent Earth observation.

LEO vs VLEO: What’s the Difference?

Orbit Type	Altitude Range	Key Features	Advantages	Challenges
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)	~500–1,200 km	Most common orbit for Earth observation satellites	Balanced resolution, stable operations	Requires onboard fuel for propulsion
Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)	~150–250 km	Much closer to Earth’s surface	Ultra-high resolution imagery, reduced latency	Severe atmospheric drag, shorter satellite lifespan

TelePIX’s “Chouette” Payload

• Wide-Swath Imaging: Covers twice the area of conventional satellites.
• Multispectral Capability: Useful for defense, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.
• AI Integration: Real-time image processing for faster decision-making.
• Optimized for VLEO: Designed to minimize drag and maximize efficiency.

Applications

• Defense: Border surveillance, maritime monitoring.
• Disaster Response: Floods, cyclones, wildfires with near-real-time imaging.
• Environmental Monitoring: Climate change, pollution, forestry.
• Urban Planning: Infrastructure development, insurance risk assessment.

Challenges Ahead

• Atmospheric Drag: Constant deceleration risk at 150–250 km altitude.
• Satellite Longevity: VLEO missions face harsher conditions than LEO.
• Constellation Costs: Scaling to multiple satellites requires significant investment.
• Technology Validation: Air-breathing propulsion is still in early stages of testing.

Conclusion

The Bellatrix–TelePIX MoU is more than a bilateral partnership; it’s a strategic leap into the future of Earth observation. By marrying propulsion innovation with AI-driven imaging, the mission could redefine how governments, businesses, and researchers monitor our planet. If successful, this VLEO satellite will set new benchmarks for resolution, coverage, and responsiveness — potentially reshaping the global satellite imaging industry.

India’s EON Space Labs Unveils Germanium‑Free AI Imaging System for Next‑Gen ISR Missions

EON LUMIRA

Deep-tech startup EON Space Labs has launched an indigenously developed ultra-lightweight Germanium-free EO and infrared imaging system designed for advanced aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Lumira_E40I50 was designed and engineered to eliminate reliance on germanium, a critical mineral for defence electronics and long-wave infrared imaging.

Designed and manufactured in India, Lumira bypasses the global germanium supply chain, riddled by ongoing export restrictions and price volatility. India is currently 100% import dependent, and geopolitically motivated trade restrictions have caused prices to shoot more than 3 times since mid-2023.

“We made a deliberate decision early to design and engineer a germanium-free infrared imaging system. By eliminating any dependence on its use for thermal imaging, we’ve developed a system that’s resilient not only to supply chain disruptions but also enables scalable, cost-effective domestic manufacturing,” said Sanjay Kumar, Co-founder of EON Space Labs.

Lumira delivers real-time Edge AI detection and classification capabilities that can detect humans from a distance of up to 2 kms and vehicles at 8 kms. The complete suite includes 40X optical zoom, a long-wave infrared (LWIR) thermal sensor, and gimbal. Weight as per specs ranges from 800g to 2.2kg, making it suitable as a plug and play payload for compact UAVs, drones, aerostats and eVTOLS, that engineered to MIL-STD-810H standards, and capable of performing in extreme temperatures from -20°C to +55°C.

 

Cofounders of EON Space Labs (Left to Right, Punit Badeka, Sanjay Kumar, Manoj Kumar Gaddam)

“Lumira is much easier to manufacture domestically at scale and has global export potential. The future of military-grade imaging relies on innovations that combine advanced performance, mission endurance, and payload flexibility, with a zero-compromise mindset on technological sovereignty," added Punit Badeka, Co-founder of EON Space Labs.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has forced Israel, accounting for almost 15% of India’s defence imports, to temporarily halt critical exports that include missiles, UAVs, radars, sensors, electro-optics and EW systems. EON Space Labs is also readying the launch of a ground-based ISR platform, named Raven, by mid-2026, to address the present-day reality of asymmetric warfare, driven by the threat of loitering munitions and kamikaze attack drones.

realme GT 8 Pro Brings Iconic RICOH GR Camera Experience to Smartphones

Chase Xu, Vice President and CMO of realme

• The global partnership between realme and RICOH IMAGING redefines smartphone photography through advanced co-engineering across optics, imaging technology, and user experience, delivering a truly superior snapshot performance.
• The upcoming realme GT 8 Pro series will debut exclusive RICOH GR camera technology, setting a new benchmark in premium imaging.

realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, today officially announced a long-term, strategic partnership with RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD. Following four years of profound preparation, the two brands made the announcement at a dedicated launch event in Beijing, China, confirming the highly anticipated realme GT 8 Pro will exclusively feature the co-engineered RICOH GR camera features. With the GT 8 Pro, users can experience street photography like never before, capturing every moment with precision, joy and creativity.

Chase Xu, Vice President and CMO of realme, stated,

This strategic partnership with RICOH GR marks a transformative leap in smartphone photography. We are committed to equipping users with a device that embodies freedom, creativity, and authenticity. The GT 8 Pro not only integrates GR’s iconic photography legacy but also sets a new standard for capturing and sharing experiences in the digital age.

Kazunobu Saiki, General Manager of Camera Business Division at RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD., said: “Through this strategic collaboration, realme and RICOH GR have transformed decades of GR expertise into the GT 8 Pro. This collaboration transcends mere product innovation; it revitalizes street photography culture for the next generation.”

Kazunobu Saiki, General Manager of Camera Business Division at RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD and Chase Xu, Vice President and CMO of realme

Understanding the pain points of young mobile users, realme has crafted the GT 8 Pro’s photography philosophy, “Snap by No Rules,” which goes beyond conventional imaging standards to let every photograph reflect the user’s unique style. To bring this vision to life, the R&D teams from realme and RICOH IMAGING have implemented bespoke customizations, ensuring unmatched performance and a truly exceptional smartphone photography experience.

At the heart of the GT 8 Pro is a brand-new ultra-high transparency lens group, co-developed with RICOH IMAGING. Meeting RICOH GR optical standards, this lens delivers industry-leading anti-glare performance, higher resolving power, and minimal distortion, capturing every shot with remarkable clarity and purity.

The immersive RICOH GR Mode faithfully inherits RICOH GR’s philosophy and aesthetics. A simple swipe opens the customized interface, replicating fast startup speed just like RICOH GR cameras. It features the same signature shutter click sound as the RICOH GR IV—each press confirms the capture of the moment’s emotion. Snap Mode lets users preset focus distance precisely; when inspiration strikes, no waiting is needed—intuitive operation delivers instant sharp shots.

For framing, the GT 8 Pro offers two classic RICOH GR focal lengths: 28mm and 40mm (In full-frame equivalent focal length). 28mm captures full street stories with rich details; 40mm hones in on moments of emotional peak. Viewfinder Mode hides all extra settings, turning the world into a frame—users immerse in the moment, and one click locks it in.

GT 8 Pro also includes five exclusive Classic RICOH GR Tones—Standard, Positive Film, Negative Film, Monotone, and High-Contrast B&W—crafted from hundreds of lighting scenarios and color tests, integrating RICOH’s nearly 30-year imaging expertise within one device. Users can further personalize their photos through the Customized Tone function by adjusting effect parameters to suit their style. Additional RICOH GR details enhance authenticity and social interaction. RICOH GR-style watermarks, dedicated albums with the GR labels, and the ability to share tone recipes foster a personalized street photography culture and community for young creators.

Blending RICOH GR’s heritage and smartphone imaging, the realme GT 8 Pro meets young users’ personalized imaging needs—appealing to both photography enthusiasts and casual users. realme GT 8 Pro will soon launch globally, bringing the iconic RICOH GR street photography experience to more users worldwide.

realme and Ricoh GR Unite to Redefine Mobile Street Photography with GT 8 Pro

realme CMO Chase Xu Talks with Kazunobu Saiki, General Manager of Camera Business Division at RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD.

• realme and RICOH IMAGING to Announce Official Strategic Partnership on Smartphone Imaging, Teasing the Industry’s Deepest Imaging Collaboration in Street Photography. 
• Four years in the making, this imaging collaboration will debut with the GT 8 Pro series and boasts deep customization to enhance every shutter press for users and co-promote street photography culture.

realme, India’s most popular smartphone brand among young users, today announced a strategic partnership with RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD., set to officially launch on October 14 in Beijing, China.

After four years of preparation, this collaboration is positioned as one of the industry’s most profound imaging partnerships. To celebrate, the two companies released the “4 Years in One Snap” video, highlighting four years of co-engineering and teasing features of their first co-created product, designed specifically for the realme GT 8 Pro.

A Joint Journey Starting from Mobile User Pain Points

In the video, realme Vice President and CMO Chase Xu discussed with Kazunobu Saiki, General Manager of Camera Business Division at RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD., the elements that brought two brands together, which grounded on a shared understanding of user demands. realme saw that young people struggled with two main pain points in mobile photography: increasingly similar hardware and over-processed algorithms that stripped photos of authenticity. “People are getting tired of the same ‘perfect style’ photos. More and more, everyone wants to show their own style, instead of copying the same look.” Chase Xu explained.

The RICOH GR series has been known as a “street photography hero” because of its sharp quality, portability, and quick response. “That’s exactly what we value,” Xu said. Saiki echoed this: “RICOH Imaging and realme share a base of young, creative users. Our collaboration is not only about innovation in products, but also about culture to inspire a new generation to enjoy street photography and discover the beauty of everyday life.”

This shared spirit is why the two brands came together: to give young people tools that allow for authentic capture and personal expression, carrying the tradition of conventional camera into mobile photography.

The GT 8 Pro Brings GR Heritage to Young People’s Pocket

Through extensive customizations between realme and RICOH GR’s R&D teams, the GT 8 Pro offers an unprecedented imaging experience, achieving groundbreaking innovations in optical capabilities, color algorithms, imaging tones, and a tailor-made UI design that mimics the feel of a RICOH GR camera.

This device seamlessly blends 30 years of RICOH GR heritage, including its iconic film-like aesthetic and five classic image tones, with realme’s strengths in mobile imaging and profound insights into the preferences of current generations, creating a unique synergy that advances street photography culture through joint development and co-engineering. More than just a competition of specifications or uniform filters, it infuses mood and emotional warmth into every photo, encouraging young users to document their daily lives with authenticity.

“Snap By No Rules”

This partnership isn’t just about a product, it’s about extending street photography culture into the mobile era. 4 Years in One Snap marks a milestone, encouraging young people to freely record and express their lives. “It’s a fresh, young way to take photos. You don’t wait or try to make the perfect shot but just press the button and capture the moment - Snap by No Rules,” said Xu

Through this collaboration, we hope that even those who don't usually use dedicated camera would experience snapshot photography with the GT 8 Pro, Saiki noted.

The journey now heads toward October 14, when realme and Ricoh GR’s partnership will make its official debut, ushering in a new era of mobile street photography.