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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