First Dronathon‑2026 held at Pokhran, Jaisalmer, from 14‑16 September 2026.
Over 20 participants displayed drones for surveillance, autonomous flight, swarm operations, electronic warfare, and counter‑drone capabilities.
Vayu UTtaM system demonstrated real‑time tracking of multiple drones to manage congested airspace.
The event aims to evaluate operational effectiveness, reliability and adaptability of emerging drone technologies for future Indian Air Force missions.
The three‑day event, running from September 14 to 16, showcased capabilities such as surveillance, autonomous operations, swarm technology, electronic warfare and counter‑drone measures.
A key highlight was the demonstration of Vayu UTtaM, an indigenously developed multi‑mode unmanned traffic management system that detected and tracked both military and civil drones, aiming to improve airspace safety and mitigate unauthorized drone activity.
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