Doot MK-1: Indigenous nano drones to get a ‘kill-switch’
Hindustan TimesWeighing 250-350 gm, “Doot MK-1”, a made in India nano drone is rendering services to the army and will soon be armed with explosives to convert it into “Kamikaze” drone to eliminate enemy targets. PREMIUM Because of their size, these drones are effective for keeping enemy under surveillance Showcased at the North Tech Symposium at Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu, these drones get air-borne within ten seconds. “These drones with kill option could either be handled live by an operator or programmed to identify and eliminate the enemy,” said Singh. Singh’s partner, Ankur Yadav said, “Once air-borne, they can be easily flown inside a house or a hideout through a small opening to monitor the enemy from a safe distance.” Yadav added that since the drones do not make sounds or emit light, they are perfect for covert operations, such as reconnaissance.
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