SOURCE: AFI
Colonel Vikas Chaturvedi, a visionary officer in the Indian Army, has spearheaded the development of the Baaz Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), a formidable weapon capable of revolutionizing modern warfare. This indigenous drone, equipped with the ability to fire rocket launchers, is a first for the Indian Army, significantly enhancing its firepower and operational capabilities.
The Baaz UAS, a versatile platform, is designed to carry a wide range of payloads, including small arms, automatic grenade launchers, mortar bombs, and explosives. This makes it suitable for various military applications, such as anti-tank operations, bunker destruction, targeting administrative areas, ammunition dumps, and command and control centers. Additionally, it can be employed in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations, as well as for logistical support in forward areas.
With a remarkable range of up to 10 kilometers and an endurance of 45 minutes, the Baaz UAS offers significant operational flexibility. Its top speed of 12 meters per second, coupled with its ability to lift up to 80 kilograms of payload, makes it a powerful and agile weapon system.
One of the most impressive features of the Baaz UAS is its stability. Even during firing, the drone remains remarkably steady, ensuring precise targeting and effective delivery of payloads.