Kochi: Enhancing India’s earth observation and Intelligence capability, the DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight trials of its stratospheric airship platform in Madhya Pradesh.
“Developed by Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra, the airship was launched carrying an instrumental payload to an altitude of around 17 km,” the Defence Ministry said.
Data from onboard sensors was received and would be utilised for development of high-quality fidelity simulation models for future high-altitude airship flights, DRDO said.
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This lighter than air system will enhance India’s earth observation and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance capabilities, making the country one of the few countries in the world having such indigenous capabilities,” DRDO said.
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