An unmanned aerial automobile (UAV) developed by the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) skilled a crash in a Karnataka village’s agricultural fields on Sunday, stories the information company PTI.

The UAV, recognized as TAPAS 07 A-14, descended exterior Vaddikere village in Hiriyur taluk throughout a check flight, the report added.

Following the loud crash, villagers gathered on the crash web site and the native authorities have been notified. Videos and pictures present that the UAV is completely damaged with its gear inside scattered on the sector.

DRDO has but to concern any official assertion on the matter.

DRDO’s Made in India UAV TAPAS | 5 factors

• TAPAS-BH UAV, quick for Tactical Aerial Platform for Advanced Surveillance – Beyond Horizon, represents an indigenous medium altitude lengthy endurance class unmanned aerial automobile.

• It made its inaugural flight look throughout the Aero India air present and aviation show 2023. The occasion showcased its capabilities by way of each static and aerial demonstrations.

• TAPAS is the DRDO’s solution to deal with the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Tracking, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) necessities of the armed forces.

• With a flight endurance of over 18 hours, the UAV can function at altitudes reaching 28,000 toes.

• TAPAS is designed to function autonomously or underneath distant management based mostly on pre-programmed flight plans. This versatility allows its operation throughout each daylight and nighttime situations.