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The\u00a0Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO<\/b>) recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting a flight trial of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, an indigenous high-speed flying-wing\u00a0Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).<\/b>\u00a0This successful demonstration places India in an elite group of countries that have mastered the controls for flying wing technology.Elite Club EntryThe Defence Ministry announced on Friday that the DRDO\u00a0conducted a successful flight trial of the autonomous flying wing technology demonstrator in Karnataka\u2019s Chitradurga<\/b>. With this achievement, India joins an elite club of countries that have mastered the controls for flying wing technology, showcasing a remarkable advancement in the nation\u2019s technological readiness levels.Development by DRDOThe\u00a0UAV, designed and developed by DRDO\u2019s Aeronautical Development Establishment<\/b>, marks a significant step leap in\u00a0India\u2019s aerospace capabilities<\/b>.\u00a0Defence Minister Rajnath Singh<\/b>\u00a0commended the DRDO, armed forces and the industry for the successful flight trial, emphasizing the strengthening of the armed forces through the indigenous development of critical technologies.Flight Trials and Technological AdvancementsThe\u00a0maiden flight of the aircraft took place in July 2022<\/b>, followed by\u00a0six subsequent flight trials\u00a0<\/b>in various developmental configurations, utilizing two in-house manufactured prototypes. These trials led to advancements in aerodynamics, control systems, real-time simulation, hardware-in-loop simulation and ground control stations. The final flight in the tailless configuration demonstrated India\u2019s control mastery of flying wing technology.Aerospace Technology ShowcaseThe UAV prototype features a complex arrowhead wing platform constructed from lightweight carbon prepreg composite material developed indigenously. The composite structure, equipped with fiber interrogators for health monitoring, serves as a testament to \u2018Aatmanirbharta\u2019<\/b>\u00a0(self-reliance<\/b>) in aerospace technology, showcasing India\u2019s ability to innovate and manufacture advanced materials domestically.Autonomous Landing CapacityOne of the standout features of the UAV is its autonomous landing capability, eliminating the need for ground radars, infrastructure or a pilot. This unique capability allows for take-off and landing from any runway with surveyed coordinates. The autonomous landing was made possible through onboard sensor data fusion, coupled with indigenous satellite-based augmentation using\u00a0GPS-aided and GEO Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) receivers<\/b>, enhancing GPS navigation accuracy and integrity.<\/p>
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