About the Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator:
- It is an indigenous high-speed flying-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
- It is designed and developed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment.
- The maiden flight of this aircraft was demonstrated in July 2022.
- These flight-tests led to achievements in development of robust aerodynamic and control systems; integrated real-time and hardware-in-loop simulation, and state-of-the-art Ground Control Station.
- The team had optimised the avionic systems, integration and flight operations towards the successful seventh flight in final configuration.
- The aircraft prototype, with a complex arrowhead wing platform, is designed and manufactured with light-weight carbon prepreg composite material developed indigenously.
- The autonomous landing of this high-speed UAV, without the need for ground radars/infrastructure/pilot, showcased a unique capability demonstration, allowing take-off and landing from any runway with surveyed coordinates.
