DRDO Rustom

The DRDO Rustom (English: Warrior) is a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned air vehicle (UAV) being developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation for the three services, Indian Army, Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force of the Indian Armed Forces. Rustom is derived from the NAL's LCRA (Light Canard Research Aircraft) developed by a team under the leadership of late Prof Rustom Damania in the 1980s. The UAV will have structural changes and a new engine.

Not to be confused with Rostam.
For the 2016 film, see Rustom (film).
Rustom
ADE Rustom-1 UAV
Role Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
National origin India
Design group Aeronautical Development Establishment of DRDO
First flight
  • Rustom-1: 11 November 2009
  • TAPAS-BH-201: 15 November 2016
Status
  • Rustom-1 UAV (Prototype flight testing)
  • Rustom-H MALE UAV (Under development)
  • TAPAS-BH-201 (Rustom-2) MALE UAV (Prototype flight testing)

The Rustom will replace/supplement the Heron UAVs in service with the Indian armed forces.

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