Drogo Aerospace’s JK 250e UAV secures DGCA type certification
Hyderabad, Oct. 15 (TNT): Hyderabad-based Drogo Aerospace has secured Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) type certification for its JK 250e fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
With the latest certification, the company’s tally of certified platforms has risen to six, the company said in a release on Thursday.
Designed for the Indian armed forces’ intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) requirements, the JK 250e combines fixed-wing flight efficiency with vertical take-off and landing capability, allowing it to operate without a conventional runway.
The UAV has an endurance of two to three hours and is designed to support sustained surveillance and situational awareness in challenging field conditions, the company said.
Drogo Aerospace delivered JK 250e UAVs to the Indian Army earlier this year.
The DGCA certification for training purposes is expected to support operator training and the development of indigenous UAV training capabilities.
Company chief Yeshwanth Bonthu said the JK 250e was the only UAV in India with a hybrid fixed-wing and multirotor configuration to receive DGCA type certification for training purposes.
He said the certification marked a milestone in the development of indigenous UAV technology for defence and training applications, adding that the company would continue working towards international standards and strengthening India’s defence and aerospace capabilities.
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