A new vertical take-off and landing UAV with a two-hour flying duration has been introduced by DroneYards of Ghaziabad. It is intended for tactical reconnaissance and remote surveillance.
In addition to the company’s previous deployments of surveillance and ordnance-dropping drones to the Indian Army, this is another significant milestone in the country’s domestic drone ecosystem.
With its headquarters located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, DroneYards has created a cutting-edge VTOL unmanned aerial vehicle specifically designed for military use. Because the device can take off and land vertically, it can be used in harsh or tight spaces where traditional runway-based UAVs cannot function. Its two-hour endurance allows for extended reconnaissance and surveillance operations without the need for numerous recovery cycles.
The UAV is designed for field operations, tactical reconnaissance, and military surveillance. It gives commanders continuous aircraft coverage in contested or remote areas by fusing endurance and VTOL capability. Because of this, it is especially useful in forward operating areas, border regions, and mountainous terrain where visibility and accessibility are restricted.
DroneYards has already made a name for itself as a major player in the domestic drone industry in India. The Indian Army’s Northern Command received 300 ordnance-dropping drones from the business earlier in 2026 that could carry 51 mm mortar payloads.Purchasing Systems for Tactical Defense
To ensure survival in contested areas, these systems were outfitted with triple radio redundancy, secure telemetry, and superior electronic warfare resilience. These supplies demonstrate the company’s emphasis on enhancing frontline troops’ tactical adaptability.
Additionally, the business gave the Indian Army a demonstration of its Spector Surveillance UAV, a fixed-wing vehicle designed for long-range battlefield awareness and endurance. India’s increasing reliance on domestic unmanned aerial systems for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance tasks was highlighted by this demonstration.
The Army’s drone fleet, which now numbers over 50,000 units and includes both long-endurance UAVs and tactical quadcopters, has been continuously growing.
Customized combat UAVs, first-person view drones, surveillance systems, and quick deployment aerial platforms are all part of DroneYards’ wider product line. In line with India’s defense modernization drive under the Make in India initiative, its products are designed without foreign components in crucial subsystems. This lessens reliance on foreign vendors and guaranties safe, robust systems for contentious areas.
The recently created VTOL UAV expands DroneYards’ product line. It can be quickly deployed in forward regions thanks to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, and its endurance allows for longer operations.
Applications include logistics support, artillery coordination, border surveillance, and information gathering. Drones like this VTOL platform offer improved visibility over difficult terrain in high-altitude areas like Ladakh, aiding troops in advanced positions and enhancing quick reaction times.
DroneYards has developed a flexible platform that fills important gaps in military operations by fusing tactical reconnaissance capabilities with VTOL capability.
The growing need for domestic UAVs that combine resistance, endurance, and agility in electronic warfare scenarios is reflected in this breakthrough. By giving commanders dependable airborne resources for contemporary combat situations, it enhances India’s defense capabilities.
