Cyient Solutions & Systems Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between IT firm Cyient and BlueBird Aero Systems of Israel, has bagged an order from the Indian Army to supply mini UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) systems for high altitude aerial surveillance.
The order is for the SpyLite mini UAV systems.
‘Fully autonomous’
SpyLite is an advanced, combat-proven, electric, mini unmanned aerial system that is fully autonomous.
From launch to accurate parachute recovery, it delivers enhanced reliability even in severe weather conditions, assuring long endurance and high operational availability, the firm said.
BlueBird Aero Systems CEO Ronen Nadir said high performance, diverse capabilities, high reliability, low lifecycle cost and ease of use were the features of SpyLite.
Defence and security forces around the world have come to rely on SpyLite, said N.J. Joseph, MD & CEO of Cyient Solutions & Systems.
The firm provides Unmanned Aerial System -based intelligence gathering, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance capabilities for defence, homeland security and civilian applications.