First Person View (FPV) Drones

Current Context: The Indian Army has successfully developed and tested an indigenous FPV drone with an anti-tank kamikaze payload, enhancing its combat capabilities.

About

• Definition: Remotely piloted drones transmitting real-time video to an operator’s screen or goggles for precise control.
• Uses: Tactical combat, surveillance, reconnaissance, and racing.

Significance

• Cost-effective in neutralizing high-value enemy assets like tanks.
• Combat proven, with successful deployment in recent conflicts (e.g., Ukraine) demonstrating their battlefield impact.