Ladakh: Drones set speed, high altitude records

The DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations, which has supplied First-Person View drones to the Indian Army, has reached a major milestone by setting a top speed and new benchmark of flying at an altitude of over 17,000 feet, one of the highest ever recorded in Ladakh.

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Unparalleled in the 7-10-inch category, DroneAcharya’s First-Person View (FPV) drones also achieved a top speed of 129 km per hour, far exceeding the required minimum of 60 km per hour, and covered a range of 6.39 km, surpassing the five-km target set by the Army.

DroneAcharya demonstrated the capabilities of its FPV drones at Wari-La, a high-altitude area in Ladakh, showcasing their effectiveness in operations. “The company’s first-person-view or FPV drones recorded an altitude of over 17,000 feet (604 m above launch altitude), possibility the highest in the recent history at such altitudes in Wari-La in Ladakh,” an official said.

“Inducted into the Army in April 2024, FPV drones are now part of the forces and recently it has achieved this milestone,” Prateek Srivastava, co-founder and managing director of DroneAcharya, said. He praised the achievement as a significant milestone for the company.

“This record-setting accomplishment is a huge achievement for us. It highlights our innovation and commitment to providing the best technology for the Indian armed forces,” Srivastava said.