Adani Defence and Aerospace has delivered a second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy. The drone, based on Israel's Hermes 900 design, was added to the Navy's operations in Porbandar, Gujarat. Also Read : Current Affairs — SSB Interview Material — English Study Material — AFCAT CDS NDA NCERT Notes
Made in Hyderabad by Adani Defence, the Drishti-10 is an advanced drone used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
It can fly for 36 hours and carry up to 450 kg. It is the only Indian-made drone capable of flying above 32,000 feet.
The Drishti-10 is also the only military drone in India certified to operate in all weather. It has NATO's STANAG 4671 certification, meaning it can fly in both restricted and unrestricted airspace.
Adani Defence previously delivered a Drishti-10 to the Indian Army. The Navy received its first drone in January, and the Army received its first one in June.
The Army plans to use one of its drones at the Bhatinda base in Punjab to monitor the western border with Pakistan.
