Biggen Technologies showcased their innovative UAV helicopters at the Defense Expo 2024, demonstrating advanced models and announcing plans to enter the logistics market.
Biggen Technologies (BGT), a forward-thinking startup specializing in unmanned helicopters, drones, and automation, showcased their innovative products at the Defense Expo 2024 in CODISSIA, Coimbatore. The event featured a range of their cutting-edge UAV helicopters, drawing significant attention from attendees, especially students and children.
Director Adarsh led the demonstrations, highlighting the capabilities of the Chakra UAV helicopters. The helicopters on display included engine-powered, electric transmission, and multi-payload models, emphasizing their advanced technology and versatile applications. A standout moment was the demonstration of a helicopter lifting 10 kg, which captivated the audience.
Mr. Adarsh also announced Biggen's plans to enter the logistics market, targeting both e-commerce and defense sectors. He noted the strong interest from the defense sector, with several requirements already being addressed. The Chakra version 1.0 helicopter can carry 4 kg of cargo for 45 minutes at a speed of 60 km/h, while another variant can lift 10 kg and fly for 90 minutes, both battery-powered. The Chakra version 2.0, a petrol-powered model, can lift 6 kg and travel 60 km in 40 minutes. A new petrol-powered helicopter can lift 10 kg and fly for 120 minutes at 60 km/h.
Adarsh emphasized the importance of these helicopters in government operations and emergency situations, such as transporting medicines during crises like the COVID-19 outbreak. They are already being used in hilly states like Manipur and Nagaland, operating at altitudes of 3000 to 4000 meters with GPS tracking.
Biggen Aerospace, headquartered in Bangalore, designs, manufactures, and supplies specialized UAV helicopters to various governmental and para-governmental organizations. Their clients include the Indian Council of Medical Research, the Defense Research and Development Organization, the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Parachute Regiment, NAL Lab, the Indian Institute of Science, and IITs in Jodhpur and Kanpur. They are active in fields such as defense, navy, DRDO logistics, and automation.
The company is also developing advanced models capable of carrying up to 100 kg and has received approval to develop a two-person UAV helicopter, which could revolutionize emergency medical transport in remote and flood-prone areas.
The positive reception at the Defense Expo 2024 highlights Biggen Technologies' commitment to innovation and their potential to significantly impact various sectors with their reliable and efficient UAV helicopters.
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