Indian Army to induct “Rooster” Drone

The Indian Army's Northern Command is due to acquire Rooster drones, indigenous gadgets meant to act as both ground-based robots and aerial drones. These cutting-edge surveillance drones will be given at a special handover event at the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gandhinagar.

 

 

 

The Indian Army, Hyderabad-based business Brane Services, and Rashtriya Raksha University collaborated to build these multipurpose surveillance drones. These GPS-enabled drones were designed to improve the capability of the Indian Army's surveillance missions.

 

The name "Rooster" is derived from the bird's habit of spending the majority of its time on the ground.

These drones have a unique dual function: they can fly and hover like typical drones, but they can also act as ground-based robots. Each drone is housed in a protective frame that allows it to take off and land vertically as well as roll on the ground.

 

Furthermore, the Rooster drones are outfitted with cameras, allowing them to land quietly on objects such as buildings or tree branches and capture crucial details. This adaptability distinguishes them from traditional quadcopters.

"These three drones can be operated by a single controller," revealed Colonel Kanvaljit Singh (retired), interim head of RRU's School of Internal Security, Defense, and Strategic Studies (ISDSS). A single drone has a range of 400 meters.

 

The remaining drones in this group may be utilized as relay stations to cover a total distance of 1,200 meters." Notably, the software utilized in these drones is local, decreasing reliance on imported technology.

 

The Rooster drones exhibit better agility and dexterity across a variety of terrains, placing them as a superior option to their Israeli counterparts. 

 

Source : AFI