DRDO Conducts Flight Trial of High-Altitude Platform

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful flight trial of an indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform (HAPS). Designed and developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) in Agra, the experimental flight attained an altitude of 21 km above mean sea level (AMSL) and remained at 20 km AMSL for over 30 minutes before being recovered. The trial captured real-time video data and vehicle parameters through instrumentation and control electronic packages. The test was conducted in coordination with the Indian Air Force, CEMILAC, DGCA, Airports Authority of India, and other civil authorities.