6 DISC

DRONES FOR OPERATIONS AT SEA BOARDING AND OIL SPILL RESPONSE MANAGEMENT.

A drone with expandable payload potentials for multi mission mainly for detection of hostile targets, presence of oil spills in oceans and assistance for appreciation during VBSS operations and carriage of inflatable life jacket/buoy for rescue of persons at sea. These drones would allow troops to have high situational awareness without potential risk, would serve as legal evidence in court of law, augmenting training and tactical skills. A short – range drone with high-quality camera (thermal & IR) that collects and transmits real-time, still and recorded video images back to the ships/ launching stations. These drones may be capable of flying for about 30-45 minutes, 1.5-2 kms & up to 500 feet (altitude), have facilities for tracking, homing and auto recovery.

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