Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator
Why in News?
Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight of an unmanned combat aircraft, called the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator.
Which Indian Organisation carried out the maiden flight Test of the autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator?
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on July 1, successfully carried out the maiden flight of the Stealth Wing Flying Testbed (SWiFT), an aircraft that was being operated in a fully autonomous mode for 15 minutes at Chitradurga in Karnataka.
Where was the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator tested?
The aircraft had tested in Chitradurga, Karnataka.
What is autonomous flight control?
An autonomous aircraft is an aircraft which flies under the control of automatic systems and needs no intervention from a human pilot.
About Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator
» It was the maiden flight of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator.
» The aircraft operated fully autonomous and performed a pleasant flight, including its take-off, waypoint navigation, and a smooth touchdown.
» The vehicle has powered by a small turbofan engine.
» It has been termed a significant step toward our self-reliance in strategic defence technologies and critical military systems.
Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator is being called a precursor to a stealthy autonomous UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) developed by the DRDO.
Who has Developed the Demonstrator?
The Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator has been designed and developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of DRDO.
About Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE)
» Established - 1959
» Field of research - Aeronautics
» Director - Dr Venugopal S
» Headquater - Bengaluru, Karnataka
» Operating agency - DRDO
About Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
» Established - 1958
» Headquarters - DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi
» Motto - "Strength's Origin is in Science"
» Chairman - Dr G. Satheesh Reddy
» Parent agency - Ministry of Defence
