ideaForge Sets New Benchmarks with NETRA 5: A Resilient, Versatile and Futureproof UAV for Critical Missions

Delivering unparalleled versatility and reliability for critical missions

Mumbai, India – Feb, 2025: ideaForge Technology Limited, a global leader in drone technology, proudly announces the launch of NETRA 5, a futureproof unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to strengthen global defense and security capabilities. Focused on resilience and versatility with homegrown technology, the NETRA 5 sets new industry benchmarks with its cutting-edge intelligence, adaptability, and operational durability.

Powered by ideaForge’s advanced onboard compute, the NETRA 5 can enable AI-driven mission workflows, including the detection of military assets such as bunkers, tanks, bridges, posts, and obstacles. It can also identify and track moving objects or people in real-time, during both day and night operations. The NETRA 5’s modular design features a primary payload with dual EO/IR sensors, complemented by a secondary payload bay that supports an open communication protocol, enabling seamless expansion and customization of payloads such as LiDAR, multispectral sensors, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), drop payload unlocking new uses cases like fog penetration, threat detection,  precision delivery, target penetration and mapping. 

“We are proud to introduce the NETRA 5, a game-changer in unmanned aerial technology,” said Mr. Ankit Mehta, CEO of ideaForge Technology Limited. “With its ability to operate in GNSS-denied environments, endure extreme weather conditions, and adapt to diverse mission needs, NETRA 5 represents a breakthrough in autonomy, resilience, and versatility. It is not just a UAV; it’s a leap forward in ensuring operational success in the most critical scenarios. This innovation reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering defense forces with cutting-edge solutions that redefine the future of unmanned systems.”

Built for the most challenging conditions, the NETRA 5 is equipped with all-weather radar sensors all around for obstacle detection and avoidance, ensuring safe operations in complex environments. Its frequency-hopping technology enhances resistance to jamming, and GNSS-denied operation ensures reliable mission execution with continuous downlink for uninterrupted intelligence.

Weighing less than 8 kg in maximum take-off weight (MTOW), the NETRA 5 is man-portable and deployable in under three minutes. It can withstand up to 5000 landings and is designed for extreme operational conditions, including a wide temperature range and difficult environments. The NETRA 5 also features a dedicated secondary payload bay with an open payload interface and standardized mounts, ensuring futureproof adaptability. 

NETRA 5 is the “Para Commando” of drones—resilient to disruptions and adaptable to all missions, ensuring unmatched operational readiness for today and tomorrow. Designed for rapid deployment, enhanced safety, and superior resilience, NETRA 5 is a force multiplier in defense and civil modernization efforts. We will be unveiling NETRA 5 along with SWITCH V2, our Tactical UAV, and the logistics UAV Concept at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru (Hall C, Booth No. 4.6).

For more information, please refer to https://ideaforgetech.com/security-and-surveillance/netra5

About ideaForge Technology Limited

ideaForge is a pioneer and the pre-eminent market leader in the Indian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. With a mission-first approach, we deliver cutting-edge drones engineered for unmatched performance, autonomy, and reliability, redefining possibilities in security, mapping, surveillance, and disaster response applications across militaries and enterprises. 

With India’s largest operational deployment of indigenous UAVs, an ideaForge drone takes off every 3 minutes and has enabled over 6,00,000 successful flights till date. Ranked 3rd globally among the world’s Top Dual-Use Drone Manufacturers by Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) Global Drone Review 2024, ideaForge continues to set benchmarks in innovation and excellence.

Since pioneering India’s first VTOL UAVs in 2009, we have expanded with advanced R&D and manufacturing hubs in Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru, driving the development of indigenously designed and built solutions. We also have a strategic presence in Delhi and the USA.

Backed by marquee investors, including Qualcomm, Infosys, Celesta Capital, Florintree, EXIM Bank, and Infina Finance, ideaForge is at the forefront of revolutionizing unmanned systems.

Discover more: www.ideaforgetech.com