Optiemus drones reach new height, ascending 19,000 feet at Umling La Pass
By MYBRANDBOOK
Optiemus Unmanned Systems (OUS) has marked a significant milestone at the Him Drone-A-Thon 2024. Organized by the Indian Army from September 16 to 24 in Leh-Ladakh, the event tested the innovations in India’s most advanced unmanned systems.
The first phase of trials took place at the Wari La Pass, with successful companies advancing to demonstrate their drone capabilities at the Umling La Pass, the world’s highest motorable pass at an altitude of 19,200 feet.
OUS showcased its high endurance Vajra 65 and Vajra 100 quadcopter drones and demonstrated their advanced mission capabilities, including loitering munitions (Bomb Drop Capabilities) and long-range surveillance. OUS demonstrated performance and set new benchmarks and records for critical mission parameters along with key achievements at both the trials at Wari La and Umling La pass. This milestone underscores the reliability and performance of the OUS Vajra series under some of the world’s most challenging conditions.
Ashok Gupta, Executive Chairman, Optiemus Infracom, said, “At OUS, we are proud to lead the development of homegrown drone technology, supporting to advance India's defence and surveillance capabilities. With the participation at Him Drone-A-Thon 2 2024, OUS reaffirms its commitment to create innovative, high-performance unmanned systems that meet the evolving challenges of modern defence and industrial applications.”
At Wari La Pass, situated at an altitude of approx. 15,000 feet (AMSL), the Vajra 65 successfully completed loitering munitions mission by travelling for 5,000 meters in one direction and achieving a maximum altitude of 17,460 feet (AMSL) with a flight endurance of 50 minutes and a bomb drop from 328 feet. The Vajra 100 also demonstrated exceptional performance in surveillance, achieving a range of 5,000 meters and a height of 18,280 feet (AMSL) with an impressive endurance of 80 minutes. Additionally, it reached a service ceiling of 19,921 feet (AMSL).
At Umling La Pass, situated in 19200 ft – the highest motorable pass in the world, Vajra 65 further pushed the boundaries, reaching an altitude of 21,300 feet (AMSL) and successfully completing a bomb drop from 1,049 feet with a range of 7,000 meters and a flight endurance of 40 minutes. The Vajra 100 excelled in surveillance once again, achieving a range of 10,000 meters and a height of 23,000 feet (AMSL), with an endurance of 70 minutes in the harsh conditions of the pass.
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