Drones & Anti-Drone Systems

Drones and anti-drone systems together represent a technology continuum: one enabling intelligence and precision, the other ensuring denial, protection, and airspace integrity. India’s approach focuses on indigenous design, secure command-and-control, and operational adaptability across military, homeland security, and disaster-response scenarios. India is investing in indigenous drone ecosystems and layered counter-drone technologies to maintain airspace control.

Drone Basics and Technology

  • Drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are aerial platforms operated remotely or autonomously without an onboard pilot.
    • Drones consist of airframe, propulsion unit, avionics, navigation system, payload, and communication link.
    • Navigation is enabled through Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) combined with inertial navigation for ....
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