DRDO conducts successful maiden flight of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator from the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka. Operating in fully autonomous mode, the aircraft demonstrated perfect flight, including take-off, waypoint navigation and a smooth touchdown. The unmanned aerial vehicle, powered by a small turbofan engine, was designed and developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment in Bengaluru. All components including the airframe, undercarriage, flight control systems, and avionics were developed indigenously.