WATCH unveiling of India's first indigenously manufactured UAV ‘Drishti 10 Starliner’ drone

India WATCH unveiling of India's first indigenously manufactured UAV ‘Drishti 10 Starliner’ drone Admiral R Hari Kumar further said Indian Navy has been operating UAVs for over two decades. Indigenisation of drones like Drishti 10 will help it acquire these capabilities domestically FP Staff January 10, 2024 14:14:23 IST Drishti 10 Starliner.

India’s maiden indigenously manufactured unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Drishti 10 Starliner drone was unveiled by the Chief of India’s Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, for the Indian Navy at Adani Defence’s drone unveiling ceremony on Wednesday. Manufactured within India, the drone embarked on its journey from Hyderabad to Porbandar in Gujarat, marking its induction into naval maritime operations.

#WATCH | Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar unveils the Drishti 10 Starliner drones manufactured by Adani Defence in Hyderabad. The firm said the drone is an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform with 36 hours of endurance, 450 kgs payload… pic.twitter.com/tfdSYImRuX Related Articles Indian Navy to deploy war ships in Arabian Sea after drone strike 'We have the verdict; it's confidential.

Have 60 days to appeal to highest Qatar court': MEA on ex Navy personnel case — ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2024 'Will enhance naval capabilities' Talking to reporters, Admiral R Hari Kumar said: "This is a momentous occasion and a transformative step in India's quest for self reliance in ISR technology and maritime supremacy.

Adani Group has demonstrated its commitment to unmanned systems having worked systematically over the last many years to develop local capabilities not limited to manufacturing but sustenance through MRO." "Drishti 10's integration into our naval operations will enhance our naval capabilities, strengthening our preparedness for the ever evolving maritime surveillance and reconnaissance," he added.

#WATCH | Hyderabad: On flagging off the first ever indigenously manufactured Drishti 10 UAV for the Indian Navy, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar says, "It's a milestone event for the Indian Navy and India's quest for an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. This is a dream come true… pic.twitter.com/lPLcUOuMzZ — ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2024 Admiral R Hari Kumar further said Indian Navy has been operating UAVs for over two decades.

Indigenisation of drones like Drishti 10 will help it acquire these capabilities domestically. "Drishti would serve as a force multiplier as an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platform," the Indian Navy Chief said. What is Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)? Drishti 10 Starliner UAV has been built by Adani Defence & Aerospace (ADA).

The company has built its first unmanned aerial vehicles manufacturing facility, and the first private sector small arms manufacturing facility. The sophisticated, state of the art UAV marks a significant step towards strategic autonomy and technological leadership in high endurance, combat proven, and indigenised advanced aerial systems.

Drishti 10 Starliner UAV has an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform with an endurance capacity of 36 hours, payload capacity of 450 kg, and is clear to fly in both segregated and unsegregated airspace. It holds STANAG 4671 certification making the drone distinct of being the sole all weather military platform.

The UAV is based on the Elbits Hermes 900 MALE (Medium Altitude Long Range) platform. Drishti 10 has high autonomy and mission effectiveness and is equipped with multiple hard points and a 250 kg modular internal installation bay. Drishti 10 is a technologically advanced and adaptable UAV as it has multi payload capabilities and persistent wide area surveillance features.

Adani Defence is currently setting up the India's first comprehensive aircraft MRO or maintenance, repair and overhaul facility to ensure safety and airworthiness as per to international standards. With inputs from agencies Join our Whatsapp channel to get the latest global news updates Published on: January 10, 2024 14:14:23 IST TAGS: Drone Indian Navy Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (uav).