IIT Kanpur Unveils Groundbreaking UAV Swarm System at Air Force Station Kanpur
04 Dec 2023 12:11:23
At the 1 Base Repair Depot (BRD) Kanpur Platinum Jubilee celebrations, IIT Kanpur proudly unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology.
This remarkable demonstration of technological prowess was met with awe and admiration from esteemed Indian Air Force officers in attendance at the Air Force Station Kanpur. A sophisticated, scalable UAV swarm system comprising of 10 drones was the main highlight, showcasing IIT Kanpur's commitment to leading the way in UAV capabilities.
This cutting-edge system, with its decentralized, fully automatic takeoff-to-landing capabilities and integrated man-in-the-loop control, represents a significant leap forward in the field of UAV technology. Witnessing the capabilities of this innovative UAV swarm firsthand left a lasting impression on all those present.
"The team at IIT Kanpur extends heartfelt thanks to Profs. Ketan Rajawat (EE), Mangal Kothari (AE), and Abhishek (AE) for their invaluable mentorship, as well as Mohamed Samshad (MSR, EE) for his exemplary leadership. The entire 14-person team deserves commendation for their unwavering dedication in developing and demonstrating this cutting-edge multi-UAV technology.
The impressive demonstration at Air Force Station Kanpur serves as a testament to IIT Kanpur's strong commitment to innovation and its unwavering drive to develop groundbreaking technologies with the potential to transform various industries, such as defense, agriculture, and disaster management.
This cutting-edge system, with its decentralized, fully automatic takeoff-to-landing capabilities and integrated man-in-the-loop control, represents a significant leap forward in the field of UAV technology. Witnessing the capabilities of this innovative UAV swarm firsthand left a lasting impression on all those present.
"The team at IIT Kanpur extends heartfelt thanks to Profs. Ketan Rajawat (EE), Mangal Kothari (AE), and Abhishek (AE) for their invaluable mentorship, as well as Mohamed Samshad (MSR, EE) for his exemplary leadership. The entire 14-person team deserves commendation for their unwavering dedication in developing and demonstrating this cutting-edge multi-UAV technology.
The impressive demonstration at Air Force Station Kanpur serves as a testament to IIT Kanpur's strong commitment to innovation and its unwavering drive to develop groundbreaking technologies with the potential to transform various industries, such as defense, agriculture, and disaster management.
The UAV swarm system, with its capabilities for surveillance, reconnaissance, and payload delivery, promises enhanced efficiency, precision, and safety in comparison to traditional single-UAV operations."
Source: AFI