Recently, a flight demonstration of the Controlled Aerial Delivery System of 500 kg capacity (CADS-500) was conducted by Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE).

System for Controlled Aerial Delivery

  • Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones are employed in a controlled aerial delivery system (CADS) to carry payloads, such as parcels or equipment, to a specific location. In order to ensure that the drone can safely fly to its intended destination and deliver the payload, the system normally consists of the drone itself as well as a control system and navigation software. 
  • Depending on how the CADS is specifically designed, the control system can be operated remotely or automatically. While some CADS are used for military or industrial applications, others are used for commercial deliveries, such as those for e-commerce or emergency response.

Positioning System:

  • An object’s precise location on or near the Earth can be found using a positioning system, which uses a network of satellites, ground-based stations, or both. The Global Positioning System (GPS), a satellite-based navigation system run by the US government, is the most popular and commonly used positioning system. The Chinese BeiDou, European Galileo, and Russian GLONASS satellite navigation systems are more examples.
  • These systems depend on a receiver, usually found in a mobile device or a vehicle, to triangulate its position by determining the separation from various satellites. The receiver locates its position with a high degree of accuracy using the signals transmitted by the satellites. Numerous tasks can benefit from the usage of positioning systems, such as tracking, surveying, mapping, and navigation.

Global Positioning System (GPS) :

  • An unhindered line of sight to four or more GPS satellites is required for the Global Positioning System (GPS), a satellite-based navigation system run by the US government that provides location and time information in all weather circumstances. A network of Earth-orbiting satellites, ground control hubs, and GPS receivers make up the system.
  • GPS receivers on the ground use signals from GPS satellites to identify their specific location (longitude, latitude, and altitude) and the current time. The GPS receiver determines its location by calculating the distance to each satellite from the signals received from at least three satellites. The receiver can ascertain the user’s 3D position (latitude, longitude, and altitude) as well as the time offset when four or more satellites are visible.
  • GPS is frequently used for asset tracking and outdoor activities like hiking, as well as for vehicle and ship navigation in automobiles, trucks, and boats. Additionally, it is employed in other sectors, including transportation & logistics, construction, and agriculture.
  • It’s crucial to remember that variables like atmospheric conditions, the presence of tall buildings or other barriers, and interference from other radio signals can all have an impact on how accurate GPS signals are.

ADRDE:

  • Armament Research and Development Establishment is referred to as ADRDE. It is a facility run by the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), which is in charge of developing weapons and ammo for the Indian Armed Forces.
  • The ADRDE was founded in 1968 and is based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. For the Indian Armed Forces, the laboratory conducts research and development on numerous types of ammunition, fuzes, and related technology. The laboratory additionally offers technical assistance to the Indian Ordnance Factories and other public sector organisations that manufacture weapons and ammunition. The primary goals of the laboratory are the creation of cutting-edge technologies for weaponry and ammunition systems as well as the enhancement of the functionality and security of current systems.
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