Skyhawk: India’s first 5G enabled drone

Sakshi Education

Startup firm IG Drones, which was born out of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) campus in Odisha’s Sambalpur has developed a 5G-enabled drone that is capable of vertical take-off and landing. The drone, named Skyhawk, can be used in defence and medical applications, among other sectors.
Skyhawk drone can carry a 10 kg payload and has an endurance of around five hours.
Skyhawk has been developed keeping in mind the needs of defence and medical sectors. It is also ideal for border surveillance and defence operations.
The use of 5G technology in drones allows for much more precision in controlling the drone. These drones can be controlled directly from the command centre rather than being on the field. Additionally, 5G networks allow for faster communication between the drone and the control center, which can be critical in time-sensitive operations such as border surveillance and medical services delivery.