ideaForge Technology Limited, one of India’s leading drone manufacturers, has achieved a major milestone with its flagship SWITCH UAV receiving Type Certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This certification allows SWITCH UAV to be deployed across civil, enterprise, and paramilitary sectors, expanding its use beyond defense applications.

The approval is a strong validation of ideaForge’s focus on safety, reliability, and world-class engineering in drone technology. It also highlights India’s growing capability to design and produce indigenous UAVs that meet global standards for performance and compliance.

The SWITCH UAV is built on a robust Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) design, making it suitable for challenging terrains and long-duration missions. With extended flight endurance, the ability to carry multiple payloads, and modular sensor options, it is one of the most versatile drones in its class.

Key features include:

• Supports multiple payloads, including advanced cameras, thermal sensors, and multispectral imaging for detailed monitoring

• Secure communication systems for reliable data transmission

• AI-powered analytics through ideaForge’s software ecosystem, enabling actionable insights

These capabilities make SWITCH ideal for border security, disaster management, precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and law enforcement.

On this achievement, Ankit Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO of ideaForge, said: The DGCA approval reflects our effort to design top-quality drones with new technology. It not only validates our platform but also creates new opportunities for civil and enterprise users to benefit from military-grade drone capabilities.

With drones increasingly being adopted across national security and civil applications, SWITCH UAV is set to play a pivotal role in advancing India’s drone ecosystem.