Flying Wedge designs autonomous, AI‑driven unmanned aerial vehicles for high‑altitude combat and surveillance. Their drones operate up to 20,000 ft with speeds of 370 km/h, carrying EOIR, SIGINT, ELINT, SAR sensors and wing‑mounted warheads for precision strikes, close air support, anti‑armor missions, and counter‑terrorism operations.
Funding
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Problem
Military and security forces often lack rapid, high‑altitude unmanned platforms that can conduct both intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and precision strike missions without exposing pilots to risk. Existing UAVs may be limited in service ceiling, speed, endurance, or payload flexibility, constraining operational effectiveness in contested or remote environments.
Solution
Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace develops autonomous, AI‑driven unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) capable of operating up to 20,000 ft and reaching speeds of 370 km/h. Their product line includes loitering munitions, interceptor drones, and medium‑ to heavy‑weight platforms that integrate EO/IR, SIGINT, ELINT, SAR sensors and wing‑mounted warheads. The AI navigation and onboard decision‑making enable split‑second target engagement, while modular payload bays support ISR, close air support, anti‑armor, and counter‑terrorism missions. All systems are DGCA‑certified and engineered for both combat and civilian applications, providing a versatile, high‑performance solution for modern battlefield and security operations.
Target Audience
Primary customers are defense ministries, armed forces, and security agencies requiring high‑altitude, AI‑enabled UAVs for ISR, precision strike, and anti‑drone operations, as well as civilian operators needing advanced aerial surveillance capabilities.
Features
- Autonomous flight control with AI‑based target detection and engagement for rapid strike capability
- High service ceiling (up to 20,000 ft) and maximum speed of 370 km/h for fast deployment across contested airspace
- Modular payload architecture supporting EOIR, SIGINT, ELINT, SAR sensors and wing‑mounted precision warheads
- Diverse platform portfolio (e.g., FWD‑LM loitering munition, YAMA interceptor, Kaalbhairav series) covering short‑range, medium‑altitude long‑endurance, and heavy‑payload missions
- Endurance ranging from 10 minutes (interceptor) to over 30 hours (heavy UAV) enabling sustained ISR and strike operations
- Certified by India’s DGCA for both combat and civilian use, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational safety
- Integrated communication links and secure data transmission for real‑time situational awareness and command‑and‑control