The Indian Army is now equipped with a new weapon in its fight against terrorism: the Hoverbee kamikaze micro-drone. Developed by Bengaluru-based startup Zulu Defence, this 15 cm long, 260-gram drone is designed to enter buildings, search for terrorists, and eliminate them with a 400-gram grenade.
Despite regular drills and training, the Indian Army has suffered significant losses when combating terrorists holed up in urban and rural buildings. The Hoverbee offers a potential solution to this challenge.
"This drone, upon entering a building, searches for its target while avoiding surrounding obstacles," explained Major Samar Toor (3rd Generation Infantry Veteran), Chief Growth Officer at Zulu Defence. "It is equipped with a 400-gram grenade that can be detonated remotely."
The Hoverbee's capabilities extend beyond targeted strikes. It can also explode if it detects movement around it or hits its target. Equipped with sensors, night vision, and the ability to send video streams, the drone is effective in both day and night operations.
Furthermore, the Hoverbee can be used for surveillance and send live broadcasts to its base from up to 2 km away. "Terrorists constantly attempt to infiltrate India's borders through mountains and forests," said Major Toor. "Hover B can monitor the border even in bad weather or fog and alert its base of any infiltration incidents."
The induction of the Hoverbee marks a significant step in the Indian Army's modernization efforts and its ongoing commitment to counter-terrorism operations.
