Nishant

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Nishant

Region: Asia-Pacific Country: India Category: UAV Company: ADE

Use(s): battlefield surveillance, reconnaissance and target acquisition Manufacturer: Aeronautical Development Establishment, India Powerplant: pusher propeller system driven by IC engine Dimensions: length: 4.6m, height: 1.2m, wingspan: 6.5m Weight: empty: 252kg, MTOW: 350kg, max payload: 60kg Performance: speed: 180km/h, endurance: 4hr, ceiling: 4km Payload: EO visible lR sensor and laser rangefinder on gimbal platform, mini panoramic film camera, ESM Data Link: microwave, digital Guidance/Tracking: manual/autonomous Launch: mobile hydro-pneumatic short-length launcher Recovery: parachute or net Structure Material: composite Status: in development

2011-03-11

Aero India: DRDO hands over Nischant

The Indian Army has accepted the Nishant multi-mission UAV following a series of confirmatory endurance trials. At Aero India 2011 in Bangalore from 9-13 February the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) displayed a Nishant...

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2021-05-05
Development of the world market of UAV during COVID-19 pandemic

The drone market has grown steadily and continuously over the past several years. The technology is here to stay and is becoming more prevalent across numerous industries. But 2020 was a unique year due to Covid-19. Overall, respondents even felt that the changes in business models triggered by the lockdowns would actually have a positive impact on the drone industry in the long run.