DRDO has developed an untethered multi-copter payload, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), capable of flying with 5 kg to 25 kg payload to carry out logistic operations and even dropping bombs in enemy territories of the Himalayan region.
The multi-copter was displayed by the DRDO at the 108th Indian Science Congress in Maharashtra’s Nagpur.
Successful trials of the multi-copter were conducted at Sikkim at an altitude of 14,000 ft. The product will be ready for induction in the Armed Forces after two remaining trials.
The multi-copter can carry out autonomous missions with waypoint navigation up to 5 km radius. It can travel to a designated location in auto mode and release payload and return to home location.
Beacon-based landing accuracy of 100 mm, ground vehicle follow mode and modular design for ease of operation are some of the other features of the multi-copter payload.
