Agastya Hybrid Fixed-Wing Surveillance Drone
Key Specifications
Category: ISR + Combat Hybrid Drone
Deployment Type: Recon with Strike Capability
Mission Role: Conducting high-altitude surveillance with optional mortar-dropping payload during tactical operations.
Launch Method: Vertical Takeoff (VTOL)
Target Type:
Convoys
Field activity
Enemy infrastructure
Control Mode: Autonomous flight + manual camera/mortar control
Payload:
High-resolution surveillance gimbal
1–2 dropable mortars (modular)
Deployment Type: Recon with Strike Capability
Mission Role: Conducting high-altitude surveillance with optional mortar-dropping payload during tactical operations.
Launch Method: Vertical Takeoff (VTOL)
Target Type:
Convoys
Field activity
Enemy infrastructure
Control Mode: Autonomous flight + manual camera/mortar control
Payload:
High-resolution surveillance gimbal
1–2 dropable mortars (modular)
Flight Duration: 90–120 minutes
Range: 60–80 km
Recovery: VTOL landing or parachute backup
Strengths:
Can loiter over areas for hours
Modular payloads
Vertical takeoff from tight spaces
Limitations:
Needs more space for recovery
Slightly heavier than multirotor
Ideal Conditions: Rural missions, mobile recon, overwatch with strike orders
Range: 60–80 km
Recovery: VTOL landing or parachute backup
Strengths:
Can loiter over areas for hours
Modular payloads
Vertical takeoff from tight spaces
Limitations:
Needs more space for recovery
Slightly heavier than multirotor
Ideal Conditions: Rural missions, mobile recon, overwatch with strike orders