Samriddhi Pandey is a driven engineer and innovator who began her career designing crucial compressor components for Rolls-Royce’s Ultra-Fan engine in Derby, UK. She went on to found Defy Aerospace, focusing on next-level drone technology—including a patented long-distance logistics drone. A graduate of Cranfield University with a Master’s in Aerospace Vehicle Design (Aircraft Design), Samriddhi also champions new uses for drones in Indian agriculture and aims to train 1,000 women drone pilots across the country.