76. Dhaksha Unmanned Systems – India
Dhaksha Unmanned Systems, an Indian company, has rapidly emerged as a prominent player in the unmanned aircraft systems industry, focusing on indigenous design, development, and manufacturing.
With roots tracing back to Anna University’s MIT Centre for Aerospace Research, Dhaksha aims to provide user-friendly and customer-centric drones that cater to various sectors, including agriculture, enterprise, and significantly, defense.
The company prides itself on its vertically integrated operations, ensuring direct control over the drone design and development process.
For defense applications, Dhaksha Unmanned Systems offers a range of cutting-edge drone solutions tailored to enhance military operations, border security, and strategic intelligence.
Its portfolio includes fixed wing VTOL drones for large-scale mapping and surveillance, as well as their “Swarmigator” swarm drones, which are designed for surveillance and attack missions within contested airspace, capable of operating at high altitudes and striking targets at high speeds.
Dhaksha also provides logistics drones, having secured contracts with the Indian Army for their supply.
While there have been recent reports of some contracts being halted due to concerns over alleged use of Chinese components, Dhaksha maintains that its products are compliant with Indian regulatory and security frameworks.
Additionally, it offers tethered UAVs for persistent surveillance and enhanced situational awareness for border security forces.
