Indian aerospace and engineering company PushpakO2 has unveiled Garuda, a concept for a fixed-wing drone that would carry out surveillance over long distances, idrw.org reports.
The drone is meant to stay in the air for long periods and watch over wide areas with payloads such as electro-optical and infrared cameras. Planned uses include border monitoring, maritime surveillance, protection of critical infrastructure, wildlife conservation and pipeline monitoring.
The name comes from the eagle of mythology linked to Lord Vishnu, chosen to stand for the drone's watchful, high-flying and protective role.
