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Garuda DRONA-1 Production variant

Selected by Indian Army for high-altitude logistics. Used in Ladakh trials.

Specifications

4.5 kg MTOW1 kg payload0.5 hr endurance8 km range4,500 m ceiling60 km/h4× electric motors

Primary operator: Indian Army — Aviation Corps

In service: 50

Indigenous content: 75%

Mission roles: Logistics, surveillance, medical supply

Sensors: EO/IR + mapping camera

Payloads: 1 kg

Procurement history · 3 contracts · ₹24 cr

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