Drishti-10 Drones: The Indian Army is continuously increasing surveillance capabilities on the Pakistan border. In this context, now the Indian Army is going to use Hermes-900 drone. It is also called Drishti-10 drone. It will be inducted into the Indian Army on May 18 in the presence of senior army officers. Giving information, senior defense officials said that Adani Defense will provide Drishti-10 drone to the Indian Army. It will be used to target terrorists.
Under emergency provisions, the Indian Army had ordered two drones to the firm. According to this, the systems supplied by the vendors should be more than 60 percent indigenous. Apart from this, it should be under ‘Make in India’ in defence.
Will be posted at Bathinda base
Giving further information, military officials said that the Indian Army will deploy these drones at Bathinda base in Punjab. With this, the Indian Army will be able to keep an eye on a large area including the desert area as well as the northern areas of Punjab.
Indian Army is using Heron Mark 1 and Mark 2 drones.
At present the Indian Army is using Heron Mark 1 and Mark 2 drones. Under the last tranche of emergency procurement approved by the government, the Army has ordered Drishti-10 i.e. Hermes-900 drones. It has been made under Make in India.
Know what is the specialty
These drones can remain in the air for more than 10 hours. They are used for reconnaissance missions as well as aerial bombing. They can fly at a height of 30 thousand feet. Apart from this, they can also lift weight up to 450 kg.