Switch (ee61dd1e-8fcc-53c0-a9aa-0e86c2deec99)
The Switch UAV, developed by Idea Forge Company, is a 15‑lb hybrid VTOL‑fixed‑wing system fielded by the Indian Army for long‑duration ISR and situational‑awareness missions. Its vertical take‑off and landing capability enables operation in austere, runway‑free environments, while its fixed‑wing mode provides over two hours of endurance on a single charge. Equipped with a combined day‑ and night‑payload—1280 × 720‑pixel video with 25× optical zoom and a 640 × 480 thermal sensor—the platform supports continuous surveillance, perimeter security, infrastructure inspection, and photogrammetric mapping. Semi‑autonomous flight controls and built‑in fail‑safe redundancies make the Switch suitable for harsh terrains ranging from Himalayan mountains to desert regions.
| Cluster A | Galaxy A | Cluster B | Galaxy B | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switch (ee61dd1e-8fcc-53c0-a9aa-0e86c2deec99) | UAVs/UCAVs | Private Cluster (4d9347f2-2052-51c0-be43-a97ada6c400d) | Unknown | 1 |
| Switch (ee61dd1e-8fcc-53c0-a9aa-0e86c2deec99) | UAVs/UCAVs | india (84668357-5a8c-4bdd-9f0f-6b50b2494e44) | Country | 1 |
| 034 - Southern Asia (f86776cd-274f-438a-8beb-9349aebda0bb) | Regions UN M49 | india (84668357-5a8c-4bdd-9f0f-6b50b2494e44) | Country | 2 |