Garuda Aerospace unveils solar-powered drone 'SURAJ' at Aero India 2023

Garuda Aerospace unveils solar-powered drone 'SURAJ' at Aero India 2023

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: February 17 2023

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  • MS Dhoni-backed drone startup Garuda Aerospace on Wednesday unveiled its solar-powered drone "SURAJ", designed specifically for surveillance operations, at Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru. 
  • SURAJ is an intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance high-altitude drone designed specifically for surveillance operations.
  • It has an endurance of 12 hours and can fly at an altitude of 3,000 ft.
  • According to the company, ' SURAJ' provides real-time information to the high command and protects the troops on the ground.
  • The drone will carry a versatile payload of high-resolution zoom cameras with thermal imagery and foliage-penetrating lidar sensors with a maximum capacity of 10 kg.
  • The drone is all set to support various Indian and global giants namely the Indian Army, Navy, Airforce, BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, DRDO, MOD, and MHA.
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