Research &
Development

Deep technical research drives everything we build. From autonomous flight systems to AI-powered scanning and next-generation defense platforms — this is the R&D behind Enestock's technology ecosystem.

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21 Active programs
5 Research domains
30+ Drone models
12+ Years team experience

Research fields & core competencies

Five domains of deep technical research

01

Autonomous Flight Systems

AI navigation, path planning and self-healing systems that let a platform complete its mission without a pilot in the loop.

  • AI Navigation
  • Path Planning
  • Self-Healing Systems
02

Payload Development

Custom drone sensors, modular payloads and hardware integration built around the mission rather than the airframe.

  • Custom Sensors
  • Modular Payloads
03

Mapping & Survey Tech

LiDAR, photogrammetry and real-time data processing that turn raw capture into measurable, decision-ready output.

  • LiDAR
  • Photogrammetry
  • Real-time Processing
04

Autonomous Ecosystem

Swarm robotics, autonomous engagement and threat detection — platforms that coordinate as a system, not as individuals.

  • Swarm Robotics
  • Threat Detection
05

Agricultural Solutions

Crop monitoring, precision spraying and yield analysis engineered for the scale and conditions of Indian farmland.

  • Crop Monitoring
  • Precision Spraying
  • Yield Analysis

Project abstracts

21 active research & development programs

Filter by discipline to explore what the team is building — across aerial platforms, counter-UAV systems, ground and naval vehicles, sensing hardware, and the infrastructure that ties them together.

Showing all 21 programs

01Aerial platforms

Mission-Specific UAV Array

A family of mission-specific UAVs for tactical strike, maritime surveillance, border security and autonomous defense operations. Integrates advanced avionics, autonomous navigation, secure frequency-hopping communication and modular payload systems.

02Systems & infrastructure

Docking Ecosystem — APC

An integrated unmanned aerial system enabling autonomous operations through intelligent docking, data management and centralized mission control — automated battery charging, telemetry transfer and secure communication across a field-deployable docking station, edge computing and a central server.

03Aerial platforms

Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV

A fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing UAV (10 kg MTOW, 2 kg payload) combining multirotor hover capability with fixed-wing endurance. Autonomous navigation, precision positioning and mission planning for surveillance, mapping and logistics in confined areas.

04Aerial platforms

Tethered Drone

A tethered UAV sustaining aerial operations via a 50-metre power and communication tether — persistent surveillance, communication relay and situational awareness without the endurance limits of battery power.

05Aerial platforms

50 kg Payload Heavy-Lift Drone

A heavy-lift UAV carrying up to 50 kg for logistics, surveillance and mission-critical operations — robust multirotor architecture, high-efficiency propulsion, autonomous flight control and redundant safety mechanisms.

06Counter-UAV

Interceptor Drone with Deterrence Payload

An autonomous interceptor for counter-UAV and airspace protection — detects, tracks and intercepts unauthorised aerial systems via advanced sensing, autonomous navigation and real-time target tracking, with secure links and onboard decision-making.

07Counter-UAV

Interception Ecosystem

An integrated counter-UAV solution combining interceptor drones, surveillance sensors, command-and-control infrastructure and AI-enabled threat analysis to detect, track, identify and neutralise aerial threats in real time.

08Systems & infrastructure

Failsafe Redundant Flight Control System

A triple flight-controller architecture with majority-voting logic to detect, isolate and mitigate controller failures in flight. Health monitoring, fault detection and automatic switching improve availability for mission-critical platforms.

09Ground & naval

Electric All-Terrain Vehicle (E-ATV)

A stealth-enabled tactical mobility platform for rapid deployment, reconnaissance, casualty evacuation and logistics in challenging terrain — electric powertrain, low acoustic and thermal signature, terrain mapping and autonomous assistance.

10Aerial platforms

Logistics Drone (50–70 kg Payload)

A heavy-lift autonomous logistics drone transporting up to 70 kg over medium-range missions — redundant flight systems, secure communications, obstacle avoidance and fail-safe recovery for resupply and humanitarian aid.

11Sensing & radar

Through-Wall Radar (3D Surveillance)

Ultra-wideband radar and advanced signal processing for non-contact detection and 3D visualisation of human presence behind solid obstacles — portable, low-power and ruggedised for rescue and urban operations.

12Counter-UAV

Explosive Payload Drone

A high-endurance autonomous platform for precision strike missions — hybrid VTOL fixed-wing configuration, autonomous navigation, precision guidance, AI-assisted target recognition and encrypted beyond-line-of-sight communication.

13Systems & infrastructure

Type V Heavy Drop Systems

A specialised aerial delivery platform for precision deployment of heavy cargo in remote, unprepared locations — automated release mechanisms, high-accuracy positioning, modular cargo integration and parachute-assisted recovery.

14Ground & naval

Autonomous Kamikaze Vessel

An unmanned naval platform for long-range maritime surveillance and precision strike — autonomous navigation, stealth-enhancing technologies, obstacle avoidance and minimal radar signature for coastal security and reconnaissance.

15Counter-UAV

Loiter Munition (PALM400A)

A high-endurance precision engagement system delivering persistent aerial surveillance and responsive target engagement — autonomous navigation, AI-assisted target recognition, extended loiter endurance and dynamic re-tasking.

16Sensing & radar

Smart Speed Enforcement Radar

An intelligent traffic-monitoring system integrating high-resolution imaging, 60 GHz radar-based speed measurement and automatic licence plate recognition — with centralised management software and REST-based integration.

17Aerial platforms

Autonomous Follow-Me Drone

An intelligent aerial platform that autonomously tracks and follows moving targets — AI-based vision tracking, obstacle avoidance and precision target-lock for defense, search-and-rescue and civilian monitoring.

18Ground & naval

Rover — Ground Mobility Platform

An autonomous and remotely operated unmanned ground vehicle for reconnaissance, logistics support, surveillance and tactical missions — advanced mobility, obstacle avoidance and modular payload integration across difficult terrain.

19Aerial platforms

Indoor Drone — Impact Resistant

A compact, collision-tolerant UAV for confined, obstacle-rich environments — rugged protective enclosure, autonomous navigation and real-time video transmission for indoor reconnaissance in GPS-denied environments.

20Aerial platforms

High-Speed Drone (300 km/h)

An advanced UAV achieving sustained flight speeds up to 300 km/h for rapid reconnaissance, target acquisition and time-critical missions — high-efficiency aerodynamic airframe, secure communications and precision navigation.

21Counter-UAV

Autonomous Interceptor with Launcher

A high-performance counter-UAV platform integrating autonomous target detection, tracking and interception with an onboard payload deployment mechanism — AI-enabled decision support, secure communications and redundant flight systems.

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