Hybrid VTOL · India · In Service
ideaForge SWITCH UAV 3.0 3.0 variant
Upgraded SWITCH variant — improved endurance and AI features.
Specifications
7.5 kg MTOW0.7 kg payload2 hr endurance15 km range5,000 m ceiling75 km/hElectric motor + range-extender (hybrid)
Maker: ideaForge Technology Ltd
Primary operator: Indian Army — Aviation Corps
In service: 50
Indigenous content: 90%
Mission roles: ISR, target acquisition, BDA, border patrol
Sensors: Dual EO/IR gimbal (HD day + thermal) + laser rangefinder
Payloads: 0.7 kg — drop payload optional
Procurement history · 1 contracts · ₹56 cr
- Indian Army — Aviation Corps · 100 units · 2024₹56 cr
Components & supply chain
- ideaForge Autopilot v4AI ModuleideaForge (indigenous)
- NVIDIA Jetson OrinAI ModuleNVIDIA (USA)