The Indian Military has integrated a novel armament into its arsenal. Nagastra-1, concocted by Solar Industries located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, has been furnished to the Indian Military. In total, the Military has requisitioned 480 Nagastras, out of which 120 have been delivered to the Military Ordnance Depot. This Nagastra-1 is deployed for aerial assaults. It operates in conjunction with a UAV-based mechanism. It possesses the capability to infiltrate any adversarial target. The GPS-enabled Nagastra-1 can be launched with pinpoint accuracy within a span of two meters. It is also recognized as a self-destructive drone.

Nagastra has the capacity to remain airborne for an hour

This unmanned aerial vehicle, weighing nine kilograms, has the ability to soar to an altitude of approximately 4,500 meters. It can execute assaults without attracting the attention of radars. For example, suppose a specific enemy dignitary arrives at a designated location in a vehicle at a precise time. In such an instance, the Nagastra can sustain its aerial presence until the appointed time and execute an assault upon the target upon its arrival. Furthermore, it functions as a self-destructive drone. It can sustain flight for a duration of 60 minutes. It boasts a reach of 15 kilometers in primary operation and 30 kilometers in autonomous mode.

Surpassing the capabilities of drones from developed nations

The Nagastra is equipped with surveillance cameras operational round the clock. It exhibits superior design compared to drones from developed nations. The Nagastra incorporates functionalities such as pause, retrieval, and reutilization. It can be summoned back if the target proves inaccessible or if the mission is prematurely terminated. Additionally, it is equipped with a parachute system for gentle landings. It is noteworthy that it is indigenously engineered with advanced functionalities.