As part of Defense Services Asia 2024, an opportunity arose to review the latest model of the tactical drone developed by Deftech, the first Malaysian company to design and manufacture a unmanned aerial vehicle of this category. This third generation drone combines performance, payload capacity and flight autonomy, thus meeting the specific needs of security missions. monitoring and precision agriculture. Interaction with a Deftech representative provided insight into the company’s advancements and aspirations in the field of unmanned aviation.
During the show Defense Services Asia 2024, a representative of Deftech Unmanned Systems presented the latest version of its tactical drone, the first unmanned aircraft of its class developed in Malaysia. This third generation of drone, capable of carry up to 10 kilograms of payload for surveillance, has a weight of maximum takeoff of 120 kilograms and a flight autonomy of 10 hours. The drone made its first autonomous flight in February, traveling 30 kilometers without direct human intervention. Intended for both military missions and precision agriculture, the drone is awaiting approval from the Malaysian government for a series of tests aimed at reaching its maximum range of 100 kilometers.
interview with Deftech representative
During the event Defense Services Asia 2024, a representative of Deftech Unmanned Systems presented in detail the latest model of their tactical drone, marking a significant milestone in the field of unmanned aircraft. Designed and developed in Malaysia, this drone embodies local technological advances and meets specific strategic needs. The autonomy and payload capabilities make this model, which is in its third generation, a key player for surveillance missions.
technical characteristics of the tactical drone
The current version of the tactical drone can carry up to 10 kilograms of payloads for monitoring, with a maximum takeoff weight of 120 kilograms. Its flight autonomy reaches 10 hours, allowing extended missions without interruption. By orienting its systems towardsautonomy, the drone is capable of performing flights without manual intervention, having recently successfully completed an autonomous flight of 30 kilometers. This model also offers tools adapted to precision agriculture, which could revolutionize agriculture in the region.
future developments and government approvals
Deftech plans to soon carry out flight tests to push the limits of the drone even further, including missions covering up to 100 kilometers. However, the deadlines for these tests depend on the government approvals, which can influence the pace of technical developments. This dynamic shows the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors to accelerate the integration of new technologies in defense missions.
