New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- CNS: The indigenous version of the Hermes 900 MALE RPA has been named as Drishti 10. Presently two systems of Drishti 10 have been procured by Indian Navy. Since induction they have been seamlessly integrated into our surveillance set-up. With extended reach, satellite controls and endurance exceeding 12 hours, they have bolstered our persistent surveillance capabilities.

We are making efforts on multiple fronts to ensure indigenous manufacturing and procurement of UAVs. We are supporting the DRDO Technology Demonstrator (TD) project by progressing case for procurement of four Indian Unmanned Aerial System (IUAS). This RPA system is an indigenously developed MALE RPA (TAPAS in pre operational role) developed by DRDO/A...