October 2, 2025
  • Prime Minister has unveiled Varuna, India’s first passenger drone. PM Modi is seen watching the demonstration of the drone.
  • Prime Minister asserted that the current government has ensured last-mile delivery of services with the help of technology, including drones.
  • The Prime Minister was there to address the Naval Innovation and Indigenization Organization (NIIO)seminars Swavlamban which took place at Dr Ambedkar International Center in New Delhi.

Varuna drone:

  • The makers of this indigenous pilot-less Varuna drone startup Sagar Defense Engineering demonstrated this in his presence.
  • This Varuna drone has been designed and developed by a startup and has the capacity to carry one person inside.
  • Varuna, India’s first drone that can carry a human payload, has a range of 25 km. The drone can carry a 130 kg payload and has 25-33 minutes of flight time.
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