BSF, IIT Kanpur Partner to Develop Indigenous Drone Technologies

• BSF and IIT-K collaborate to develop indigenous drone technologies for security.
• Focus includes drone forensics, counter-UAV tech, and advanced BSF labs.
• IIT-K to train BSF personnel and provide drone technology consultancy.

The Border Security Force (BSF) in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has begun to work to develop indigenous drone technologies: (drone foensic and counter-UAV systems, research and development and training).

The agreement follows the formation of the BSF's first drone squadron to counter rising threats from aerial attacks, such as those that took place during Operation Sindoor. The MOU was signed by Maninder Pratap Singh Pawar, Inspector General (ICT), BSF and Prof Tarun Gupta, Dean of R&D at IIT-K in front of the BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary.

IIT-K will address challenges identified by the BSF through R&D projects. The goal is to create homegrown drone solutions and improve cybersecurity by studying drones and sharing new technology. The partnership will also establish BSF laboratories and explore counter-UAV innovations.

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Prof. Raja Angamuthu, who is coordinating the project, emphasized IIT-K’s aerospace expertise. This includes its runway, flight lab, wind tunnels, and India’s first gust testing facility, which support both IIT-K and startup drone projects. Several drone technology startups have emerged from IIT-K.

The collaboration will give BSF personnel access to the latest drone developments to improve operational efficiency. IIT-K will offer guest lectures at BSF facilities, hold basic and advanced drone technology courses, and provide consulting on drone use, technical advice, research-based problem-solving, and innovative suggestions. This partnership aims to enhance BSF’s abilities through knowledge sharing and specialized project support.