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News: India successfully conducted a test of the Rudrastra Hybrid VTOL UAV, demonstrating its capabilities in precision strikes, long endurance, and autonomous return. Rudrastra UAV
About Rudrastra UAV
- Rudrastra is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL).
- It is a VTOL drone, which means it can take off and land vertically like a helicopter.
- It is designed for both surveillance and precision strike missions in defence.
Key Features
- Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL): It helps to operate in tough terrains.
- Mission Range: It flies over 50 km for active missions.
- Total Range: It covers over 170 km including loitering (hovering near the target).
- Flight Time: It stays in air for around 1.5 hours.
- Live Video Feed: It provides real-time, clear visuals to ground operators.
- The system possesses a precision strike capability and is equipped with a precision-guided warhead.
- It executed a low-height airburst, effectively dispersing damage across a wide area. This feature makes it ideal for neutralizing enemy camps or concealed targets.
- It supports Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in defence and reduces the need to import foreign weapons
