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Indian Solar Drone to Fly at 65,000 Feet for 90 Days, Monitor Enemy Targets
 [Defense Post] An Indian startup in collaboration with a state-run defense manufacturer is developing a solar-powered surveillance drone that can cruise at an altitude of up to 65,000 feet (19,812 meters), NDTV reported.The drone, named Infinity, is being developed as part of India’s CATS (Combat Air Teaming System) unmanned drone warfare program with an eye on China, and could be deployed in three to five years. Infinity is being designed to remain airborne in the stratosphere for up to 90 days at a stretch, where it will be able to keep track of targets deep within enemy territory using synthetic aperture radar. Posted by: Besoeker 2021-02-07 |
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