MIT's Daksha drone created world record

15 Jul 2018 POSTED BY Vishal

A couple of months back, we had reported actor Ajith had been appointed as the Helicopter Test Pilot and UAV System Adviser by the Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) to launch advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) as part of the Medical Express-2018 UAV Challenge competition.

The aim of World Drone Challenge is to create an environment of simultaneous cooperation and competition that invites leading organisations and global experts to push the boundaries of drone technology beyond its current limits. We are seeking to identify new drone capabilities by exploring the potential applications made possible by increasing weight carrying capacity (Payload) and endurance. The immediate foreseeable applications include humanitarian aid, search & rescue, and emergency relief supplies to rural and regional communities in a post natural disaster environment.

The unmanned drone that the Daksha team had built has reportedly created several records including flying non-stop for 6 hours and 7 minutes..

As reported earlier, this drone can be operated using software instead of remote control, which in turn allows for accurate maneuvering and navigation.In comparison to conventional drones, the team Daksha-built drone converts petrol as a source of energy thereby allowing it to fly for a longer time.

Furthermore, it is said this drone by team Daksha is being planned to be used as an air ambulance to transport medical samples.

Source : The Better India