Ideaforge Unveils NETRA 5: A High-Performance UAV for Critical Missions

IdeaForge Technology has launched its latest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the NETRA 5, engineered for critical military and surveillance operations. Weighing under 8 kg, the drone is designed for rapid deployment and features advanced sensors, AI-driven tracking, and modular payload adaptability.

Cutting-Edge Capabilities for Enhanced Operations

The NETRA 5 is a man-portable UAV that can be deployed in under three minutes, making it suitable for fast-response scenarios. Equipped with all-weather radar sensors and obstacle detection, it ensures safe operations in complex environments.

The drone can detect and track military assets such as bunkers, tanks, and bridges, as well as identify people and moving objects in real-time, even in GNSS-denied conditions.

With its modular design, the NETRA 5 accommodates a primary dual electro-optical/infra-red (EO/IR) sensor and a secondary payload bay supporting an open communication protocol. 

This enables integration with LiDAR, multispectral sensors, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR), expanding its applications to fog penetration, threat detection, precision delivery, and mapping. Built to withstand extreme conditions, it can endure up to 5,000 landings while maintaining operational efficiency.

Ideaforge’s Continued Innovation in UAV Technology

Founded in 2007 by Ankit Mehta, Ashish Bhat, and Rahul Singh, ideaForge is backed by Infosys and Qualcomm Ventures. The company specialises in UAVs for defence, homeland security, mining, construction, agriculture, energy, and utilities. Since pioneering India’s first VTOL UAVs in 2009, ideaForge has expanded its R&D and manufacturing facilities across Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru, maintaining a strong strategic presence in Delhi and the US.

ideaForge claims to have India’s largest operational deployment of indigenous UAVs, with one drone taking off every three minutes and over 600,000 successful flights to date. The company will officially showcase the NETRA 5 along with its tactical UAV, SWITCH V2, and a logistics UAV concept at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru next week.

Ideaforge Technology Share Performance

As of February 07, 2025, at 9:50 AM, the shares of Ideaforge Technology are trading at ₹448.90 per share down by 1.29% from its previous day’s closing price.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions. 

Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing