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Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demo

July 9 , 2022 851 days 599 0
  • The DRDO carried out the maiden test flight of a new unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
  • It is an Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator.
  • The test of the demonstrator is also known as the ‘Stealth Wing Flying Testbed’ (SWiFT).
  • It is an Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) or a combat drone that is a flying wing type.
  • The UCAV will be capable of launching missiles and precision-guided munitions.
  • Its applications are
    • Mapping of Landslide Affected Area
    • Infested Crop Damage Assessment
    • Large Scale Mapping
    • Traffic Monitoring and Management
    • Logistics support

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