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DefExpo 2016: DRDO UAVs proliferate

29th March 2016 - 09:25 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Goa

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The Aeronautical Development Establishment's (ADE), of the state-owned Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Golden Hawk is undergoing trials by the Indian Army and paramilitary forces.

The smallest of ADE's UAVS the 550g Golden Hawk micro-UAV offers a 2km range and 30-minute endurance. The hand-launched vehicle was developed from 2007-10.

The Golden Hawk along with the Indian Eagle are currently being showcased at DefExpo 2016.

The Indian Eagle is a mini-UAV that weighs 2.9kg. Its range is listed as 10km and it can fly at a maximum altitude of 1km. Also hand-launched, the Indian Eagle is man-portable and is

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Gordon Arthur was the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

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