Indian Coast Guard Concludes Contract For Multi-Copter Drones To Help In Surveillance, Security Operations
Kutch: In a significant boost to Marine Surveillance and Interdiction
capabilities, the Indian Coast Guard has concluded a maiden contract for
multi-copter (VTOL) drones in accordance with the Government of India’s policy
of embracing Drone Technology.
Indian Coast Guard has concluded maiden contract for multicopter (VTOL) drones. These drones can be launched from both Ships whilst underway, as well as Shore stations, to play a significant role in surveillance & security ops. ICG to induct 100 additional drones by 2025. pic.twitter.com/YCCYjRAdR5
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The officials said that these drones are capable of being launched from both
Ships whilst underway, as well as Shore Stations and will play a significant
role in the reach of ICG units during Surveillance and Security operations, in
addition to assisting in Search and Rescue (SAR), both by day as well as
night.
“The ICG plans to induct 100 additional drones by 2025, to meet the
ever-growing challenges in India’s Maritime Zones and Search & Rescue
Region,” the officials added.''
