SOURCE: AFI
AeroArc, a leading robotics company based in New Delhi, has unveiled its new covert unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform, the Trishul X. This cutting-edge drone is designed to provide soldiers with superior tactical awareness and operational efficiency while minimizing cognitive load.
Following the successful delivery of 700 Trinetra D drones to the Indian Army, AeroArc has developed the Trishul X as a locally produced version of the American Skydio X10. The Trishul X is equipped with a high-resolution thermal imager and up to a 64MP electro-optical camera, ensuring exceptional low-light performance. It offers an extended range, improved battery life, and enhanced resilience, making it a valuable asset for various military missions.
Key features of the Trishul X include:
- Exceptional Medium Range Reconnaissance: The Trishul X provides a flight time of up to 40 minutes, making it ideal for medium-range reconnaissance missions.
- Advanced Obstacle Avoidance: Equipped with custom infrared and vision-based sensors, the drone offers comprehensive 360-degree obstacle avoidance capabilities both day and night.
- Autonomous 3D Scanning: The Trishul X incorporates state-of-the-art autonomous 3D scanning capabilities, enabling it to create detailed maps of its surroundings.
- Stealthy Operation: The drone features an ultra-low acoustic signature and IP55 certification, ensuring stealthy operation in various environments.
- Artificial Intelligence: The Trishul X employs world-class artificial intelligence for object identification, tracking, and locking, enhancing its situational awareness and targeting capabilities.
- Dual Payload: The drone can carry a dual payload, including the Flir Boson 320P thermal camera, for day and night operations.
- Impressive Range: The Trishul X has an impressive operational range of up to 10 kilometers.
The introduction of the Trishul X marks a significant advancement in covert UAV technology in India. This locally developed drone will provide the Indian Army with a powerful tool for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, further strengthening the country’s defense capabilities.