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Download Solution PDFWhat is the name of the Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone discussed at the Drone Industry Conclave 2025?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is TAPAS.
Key Points
- TAPAS is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in India.
- The UAV is designed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering over extended periods.
- TAPAS was showcased at the Drone Industry Conclave 2025 as a significant step towards India's self-reliance in drone technology.
- It can operate at altitudes of up to 30,000 feet and has an endurance of over 24 hours, making it suitable for both military and civilian applications.
- The drone integrates advanced systems such as electro-optical payloads, synthetic aperture radar, and satellite communication capabilities.
Additional Information
- Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAVs
- MALE UAVs are designed to operate at altitudes ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 feet.
- These drones are capable of long-duration flights, often exceeding 24 hours, making them ideal for extended missions.
- They are widely used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering, particularly in defense and border monitoring.
- DRDO's Role in UAV Development
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India's premier research agency focused on defense technology.
- It has developed several UAVs, including TAPAS, RUSTOM, and NETRA, to strengthen India's indigenous drone capabilities.
- DRDO collaborates with other agencies and private industries to integrate cutting-edge technologies into its UAV projects.
- Applications of TAPAS
- Military: Border surveillance, anti-terror operations, and intelligence gathering.
- Civilian: Disaster management, agriculture monitoring, and search-and-rescue operations.
- Scientific: Environmental data collection and weather monitoring.
- Other UAVs Developed by DRDO
- RUSTOM: Another MALE UAV designed for tactical missions and surveillance.
- NETRA: A small quadcopter UAV used for surveillance in urban areas.
- AURA: An autonomous stealth UAV under development for advanced military applications.
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