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India plans to develop solar-powered UAVs
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Issue Net Edition | Date : 17 Nov , 2011


The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has revealed that India plans to develop solar-powered unmanned flying machines with the capability of remaining airborne for at least a month in all weather conditions.

Solar_power_UAVsWith specially-designed solar panels to keep it airborne even in nights and cloudy weather conditions the UAV would be capable of providing real-time information and data of the area through a secure data link.

The Rustom-1 UAV, developed by the DRDO, can remain airborne for 24 to 36 hours while Nishant has an endurance of nearly five hours.

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