India’s First AI-Powered Mobile Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle Launched
India has taken a decisive leap in counter-drone warfare with the launch of Indrajaal Ranger, the country’s first AI-enabled, fully mobile Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle (ADPV). Developed by a Hyderabad-based Indrajaal Drone Defence, this next-generation system fills a critical gap in India’s security landscape by enabling real-time drone detection, tracking, and neutralisation — all while on the move .
A Mobile Shield Against Evolving Drone Threats
Built on a rugged 4×4 Toyota Hilux all-terrain platform, the Indrajaal Ranger is engineered for sustained patrol across challenging landscapes. Its integrated sensors can detect hostile drones up to 10 km away, and neutralise threats within a 4 km engagement envelope using a layered suite of technologies such as:
- RF jamming systems
- GNSS spoofing capabilities
- Cyber takeover modules for clean, autonomous drone captures
This mobile configuration offers a capability India has long lacked — the ability to intercept drones instantly without waiting for a threat to enter a fixed-defense zone.
A Direct Response to Cross-Border Drone Intrusions
The Ranger has been conceptualized around one of India’s most pressing security vulnerabilities: cross-border drone activity, used for transporting weapons, narcotics, and surveillance equipment across sensitive regions.
Its mobility allows continuous protection across:
- Border roads
- Agricultural belts
- Canal networks
- Vulnerable urban pockets
- Remote habitations near the LoC and IB
This ensures faster response times, expanded coverage, and enhanced protection for both border communities and critical infrastructure.
AI Autonomy Powered by SkyOS
At the core of the Indrajaal Ranger lies SkyOS, an AI-driven autonomy engine that fuses data from multiple sensors to provide:
- Autonomous threat assessments
- Real-time decision-making
- Precision-based neutralisation
- Reduced dependence on large manpower deployments
By minimizing human intervention and lowering collateral risk, SkyOS enables clean, consistent, and ethically aligned counter-drone actions.
More Than a System—A Strategic Force Multiplier
Unlike conventional fixed anti-drone systems, the Indrajaal Ranger offers:
- Active patrol capability
- Adaptability to shifting threat environments
- Operational continuity in deserts, forests, plains, and urban zones
- Scalability against threats ranging from hobby drones to coordinated swarms
Its architecture integrates advanced radar, RF spectrum intelligence, electronic warfare modules, and modular expansion slots — ensuring it remains relevant against rapidly evolving drone technologies.
Defense Leadership Calls It a Game-Changer
Senior security experts have described the Ranger as a transformative addition to India’s defense ecosystem. By disrupting the aerial supply chains of criminal and extremist networks, the system is expected to significantly weaken illicit cross-border operations.
The launch is widely viewed as a forward-looking step that blends technological sophistication with strategic foresight, strengthening India’s ability to protect its territorial integrity.
A New Chapter in India’s Counter-Drone Evolution
The Indrajaal Ranger marks the beginning of a new era in India’s security preparedness — one where AI, mobility, autonomy, and layered defense converge to safeguard national interests.
With its advanced capabilities and rapid deployability, the Ranger reinforces India’s defense architecture across both border environments and urban security grids, making the nation more resilient against the fast-rising tide of drone-based threats.
