MIT Chennai to Supply 500 Cargo Drones to Indian Army
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The Indian Army plans to deploy 500 drones created using MIT, Chennai technology for logistical operations in difficult terrains such as the North East and high-altitude environments.
This effort intends to replace conventional modes of transportation, such as mules and helicopters, for delivering medications and vital commodities to remote Border Observation Posts (BOPs).
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the project team for developing this novel way to solve security vulnerabilities in tough terrain.
The drones, which use assisted navigation technology to fly through severe weather conditions such as fog, rain, and high winds, have a range of 20 km at an altitude of 1 km.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is used for guided navigation, often known as "blind-eye navigation."
The 100 kilogram drones can carry 15 kg to 20 kg of cargo and use proximity sensors for flawless landings.
The drones' capabilities were emphasized by K Senthil Kumar, the head of the Kalam Advanced Drone Research Centre at Anna University, who underlined their capacity to resume and fly again after landing using a 'arming switch' mechanism.
Senthil Kumar and Thamarai Selvi of MIT, Chennai, have obtained an Indian patent for the timer-based switch. The deployment of these smart drones is projected to considerably improve the Indian Army's logistics capabilities in difficult and isolated places.
Source : AFI
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