Swarm drone
Swarm drones are the indigenous drone machines that are capable of surveillance and of performing attack missions. NewSpace Research and Tech, a Bengaluru based Indian startup has received an order of INR 200 crore by the Indian Army to provide the swarm drones.[1] For designing the swarm drones for the Indian Army, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. is supporting NewSpace research and Techologies in development of the swarm drones.[2]
At an event in Jhansi in November 2021, DRDO showcased the armed swarm technology with minimal human efforts. The Drones are operable at high-altitudes, rough-weather conditions and can fly at a speed of 100 km/hr[2] and has ability to strike multiple drones at the target.[3]
For promoting drone development, the Indian Air force also launched a three-year long competition in 2018, named, Mehar Baba Swarm Drone Competition that was open for distinct organizations.[4]
The use of swarm drones was also done by the Israeli Defence forces to find the rocket launchers situated in Gaza.[5]
References
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