Gurugram (Haryana) [India], January 29: DroneVerse Aviation Pvt. Ltd., an Indian defence technology company, has announced the strategic deployment of its indigenous AI Gunshot Detection and Autonomous Drone Response System by the Indian Army. This initiative aims to enhance operational speed and accuracy while ensuring soldier safety in high-threat environments.
In collaboration with Triangula, a global leader in AI-driven acoustic threat detection, DroneVerse has developed this system under a structured Transfer of Technology (ToT) and co-development framework tailored for the Indian market. With over 90% indigenous content, the solution encompasses sensor hardware and drone platforms that are designed and manufactured in India, ensuring supply-chain security and alignment with national self-reliance goals.
“In modern combat, situational awareness and reaction time are the difference between life and death,” stated Mr. Pawan Khatri, Founder & CEO of DroneVerse Aviation Pvt. Ltd. He emphasized that the focus on operational speed, accuracy, and soldier safety delivers critical intelligence when seconds matter most. By achieving over 90% indigenisation, the system guarantees that the Indian Armed Forces maintain a secure, self-reliant tactical advantage, performing reliably even in the most challenging terrains.
The AI-enabled system from DroneVerse is capable of detecting and classifying various forms of fire, including small-arms fire, sniper shots, mortars, and artillery. It autonomously deploys drones to provide real-time aerial intelligence. By leveraging distributed acoustic sensors and an extensive AI-trained acoustic library, the system can triangulate hostile fire within seconds and automatically generate precise grid coordinates. These coordinates are transmitted via secure communication protocols to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which can launch autonomously in under four seconds, navigating directly to the source of fire.
The UAV streams live electro-optical and thermal imagery to ground commanders, employing onboard AI to identify human activity and deliver actionable intelligence in real-time. Once the enemy is confirmed, the drone can drop ammunition on the target, neutralizing the threat quickly. It boasts an operational endurance of up to 90 minutes and is equipped with day/night cameras featuring infrared illumination, ensuring effective operations in adverse weather conditions such as rain and snow.
The capability has undergone rigorous testing and validation under various Indian operational and terrain conditions, including complex acoustic environments. Following successful evaluations with multiple Indian Army units across the Northern and Eastern Commands, as well as with the National Security Guard, Border Security Force, paramilitary, and police forces, phased deployments are anticipated in high-risk operational zones and critical installations.
About DroneVerse Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
DroneVerse Aviation Pvt. Ltd. specializes in developing indigenous drone and counter-drone systems and has established the largest government-authorized drone training infrastructure across India. As the company advances its capabilities, the strategic deployment of its AI-driven systems represents a significant leap forward for the Indian military’s operational readiness and response times in complex conflict scenarios.
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