Ankit Mehta is the CEO and Whole-Time Director of ideaForge, a drone manufacturer for defense, homeland security, and industrial applications. He has been associated with ideaForge since its incorporation and has extensive experience in the drone industry. Ankit holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Computer Aided Design and Automation from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

He plays a prominent role in defining and standardizing UAV regulations in India as a member of the Drones Task Force, BVLOS BEAM Committee, and the UTM Committee. He actively provides neutral policy suggestions to positively impact the entire industry. Ankit is also the Co-Chair of the FICCI Committee on Drones.

Together with his team, Ankit has led ideaForge to become one of the global leaders among dual-use (Civil & Defense) drone manufacturers.