HAL RUAV-200 (Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) is an unmanned rotorcraft project being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Indian Army and the Indian Navy.

Feb 12, 2021 · The RUAV-200 is a coaxial rotor helicopter UAV being developed jointly HAL with DRDO’s ADE and IIT Kanpur will be used primarily as a Mule Drone for High Altitude Logistics operations by the Indian Army.

1 day ago · The RUAV-200, upon completion, fell far short of operational expectations. The UAV had a payload capacity of just 2.5 kg, an endurance of one hour, and a range of 8–10 km—specifications that rendered it unsuitable for most defense applications. Modern military UAVs typically require greater endurance (often 4–12 hours), higher payload ...

Feb 9, 2025 · The RUAV-200 is designed to meet the Indian Army's requirements for high-altitude logistics drones. It can launch from altitudes above 4,000 meters, aligning with the army's need for reliable supply routes in mountainous regions.

May 9, 2023 · RUAV-200 is a coaxial, rotary-wing, fuel-engine UAV, and is designed as an LD (HA). For RUAV-200, HAL has also partnered with DRDO alongside IIT Kanpur. Firstly, according to the...

Apr 13, 2024 · India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has finally initiated the assembly of the much-anticipated RUAV-200 drone, marking a significant step forward after a two-year delay. The RUAV-200, short for Rotary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, boasts a coaxial, rotary-wing design powered by a fuel engine.

Feb 9, 2025 · Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to unveil a prototype of its cutting-edge RUAV-200 drone at the upcoming Aero India 2025. This high-altitude, medium-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) represents a significant leap forward in India's drone technology, specifically designed to operate in the demanding environments of high ...

Apr 13, 2024 · Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) assembly of the long-awaited RUAV-200 drone marks a turning point for India's military logistics. This indigenously developed drone promises to transform how India's armed forces operate in challenging high-altitude environments.

Feb 9, 2025 · Developed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition, the RUAV-200 is engineered to perform in extreme conditions. Its coaxial, rotary-wing design with a fuel engine makes it unique among UAVs, offering stability and endurance in high-altitude environments.

Jan 22, 2023 · RUAV-200 is a coaxial, rotary-wing, fuel-engine UAV, and is designed as an LD (HA). The LD will have a max take-off weight of 200 Kgs, an endurance of 3 hours and an operating temperature range between -35 to 55 ºC. It will have a payload capacity of 40 Kgs and a max range of 400 Kms.