In a major boost to marine surveillance and interdiction capabilities, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has concluded the maiden contract for multi-copter (VTOL) drones in consonance with the government policy of embracing drone technology. These drones are capable of being launched from both ships whilst underway, as well as shore stations and will play a significant role during surveillance, security operations, in addition to assisting in search and rescue (SAR), both by day as well as night, officials said here on Friday.
The ICG plans to induct 100 additional drones by 2025, to meet the ever-growing challenges in India’s maritime zones, they added.
