IIT Kanpur: India's new hub for advanced drone technology in modern warfare
IIT Kanpur has emerged as a hub for drone technology, developing and testing various types of drones for the Indian armed forces. The campus houses a 60-year-old airstrip, now a flight lab, where drones are tested before being supplied to the army. The institute is working on kamikaze drones, high-altitude drones capable of operating in strong winds, and heavy-lifting drones for logistics. IIT Kanpur's R&D Institute is in regular contact with different army commands to understand and meet their specific requirements.
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