KUAS Shikra – Survey and Surveillance Rotorcraft UAS

Shikra is a small-class rotorcraft UAS developed by Krushaka Unmanned & Airborne Solutions (KUAS).
It is designed for multi-role aerial operations such as surveillance, security, inspection, and agricultural monitoring. Shikra combines compact size with high endurance and stability, making it ideal for operations in constrained environments where fixed-wing drones are unsuitable

- Capable to carry different Payloads ranging from Eo/IR Camera to multispectral camera
- Endurance of approximately 30-40 minutes.
- Equipped with an easy mapping support device.
- Quick 30-minute charging time.
- High accuracy with a precision of 1.5 meters.
- High speed of 10 m/s.
- Enhances usage efficiency.

Key Features

Category: Small rotorcraft UAV (DGCA-compliant).
Endurance: ~40–45 minutes per sortie (depending on payload and mission).
Payload Capacity: Modular payload bay supporting EO/IR gimbals, RGB, multispectral, and thermal sensors.
Navigation & Safety: GNSS + RTK capability, redundant flight control, and return-to-home features.
Deployment: Quick-deploy system; can be operated by a single pilot.
Data Handling: Local storage and offline operations available; supports secure data download.

Applications

Security & Surveillance
Real-time aerial monitoring for perimeter protection, law enforcement, and event security.
Agriculture
Crop scouting with RGB/multispectral payloads for NDVI and health indices, supporting Krushak AI analytics.
Infrastructure Inspection
Powerline, telecom tower, and solar panel inspections using thermal/zoom cameras.
Mapping & Survey
Aerial photogrammetry for small-scale land surveys and construction sites.

Advantages

Rotorcraft Versatility: Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) — no runway/launcher needed.
Small Class: Easy to transport, operate, and maintain; compliant with Indian UAV regulations.
Indigenous Support: Designed and manufactured in India, with KUAS providing DGCA-approved pilot training and after-sales service.
Secure & Reliable: Built-in data localisation and offline operation options for sensitive missions.

Why Shikra (KUAS)

Multi-role mission adaptability in a single rotorcraft platform.
Made in India, with local servicing, training, and certification support.
Tailored for Indian operating conditions — high temperatures, dust, and varying terrains.

Feature Specification

Specification Details

Dimension : 780x780x500 mm

Maximum Take-off weight : (MTOW) 3.2 kg

Endurance : 40~50 min (with full payload)

Maximum flying speed : 10m/s

Payload : EO/IR with 10X Zoom, Multispectral camera, Thermal Camera, Lidar

Stabilization of payload : Gimbal Based

Maximum Range : 15 Km

Power source : 28000mah LiPo

Operating frequency : 2.4 GHz

Live Video Transmission : HD video PIP

What Our Clients Say

Abhishek, Shiv Sankalp Agri Tech Pvt Ltd

We have purchased Krushak AI 10 A for purpose of Spraying. we are very happy of the build Quality and the features of the UAS