DEP Develops UAV Garuda

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) are turning out to be game changers in multiple sectors with special emphasis on defense, entertainment, agriculture, and ecommerce sectors. Most recently, drones have been employed to manage ground situation for Covid-19. However, one interesting use of drones or UAVs is in preventing birds from causing damage to assets present in the aerial territory. DEP has tried solving the problem with its application-specific unmanned aerial system (UAS).

DEP’s approach consisted of designing the airframe, deterrence method, radio control and autopilot, camera, power, ground control, drive train, and pre-flight systems. For the airframe, Garuda incorporates the conventional twin propeller airplane layout rather than flying wing type, which was initially proposed. DEP also provides a comprehensive list of pre-flight system checks and failure management tips.

Karthik Shankaran, Chief Innovation Officer, DEP, said, “For the aviation industry, aerial territory holds equal importance as land territory and so does its protection. DEP has been working to design drones that are operative even for the most complex situations with better productivity, cost efficiency and flexibility.”

Source: Detroit Engineered Products

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