Suchan, the new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by India's CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) first appeared in Aero India 2017. The UAV, which is produced indigeniously, is operated hand launched and belly landed. CSIR-NAL says Suchan is equipped with an advanced autopilot system with GPS assistance. Having 75-minute endurance, Suchan also features an integrated camera. The authorities are aiming to increase the airborne time to 120 minutes and add thermal cameras.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)