Make-In-India Drones For Defence Sector

The four drones offer surveillance, attack, and navigation features, built to boost security and promote local manufacturing.

To strengthen India’s defense capabilities and support the Make-in-India initiative, Optiemus Unmanned Systems Private Limited (OUS) has launched four advanced drones. These drones—Marak VT100, Vajra QC55, Canister Launched Loitering Munition, and FPV drones with optical fiber cable (OFC)-based navigation—highlight the latest in unmanned aerial technology for defense, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. 

A VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drone designed for high-altitude missions. It features a 30x EOIR camera for high-resolution day and night surveillance. With a standard range of 20 km and 3 hours of endurance, it can be upgraded to exceed 50 km in range. The VTOL capability allows it to operate without a runway.

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A multirotor drone built for tactical surveillance. It integrates an EOIR camera for real-time, high-resolution imaging and AI analytics. With a 10 km range and 80+ minutes of flight time, it is suited for monitoring, reconnaissance, and quick-response scenarios.

An attack drone with a 30-minute flight time, 2.5 kg payload capacity, and a 30 km command-and-control range. It can reach loiter speeds of 130 km/h and sprint speeds of 150 km/h. The drone includes a stabilized EO/IR gimbal, AI-powered tracking, and proprietary flight control for beyond-line-of-sight targeting. It can be launched from unmanned platforms, vehicles, or static setups.

These drones use optical fiber cable for navigation, providing immunity from electronic warfare interference. Designed for both kamikaze and surveillance roles, one variant offers a 1 kg payload with 15+ minutes of flight time, while another carries 350 grams for over 30 minutes. Both support a one-way range of up to 20 km. OFC navigation can be integrated across all OUS drones.

Ashok Gupta, Executive Chairman, Optiemus Group said, “We are proud to contribute to India’s defense modernization with cutting-edge technology that not only enhances our national security but also supports the government’s Make-in-India vision. These newly launched drones represent the future of autonomous aerial operations, combining advanced engineering with locally manufactured components to deliver high-impact performance in challenging environments.”