CSIR-NAL in Bengaluru successfully conducts Drone-based magnetic survey near Magnetic Hill and Puga Chumthang region of Leh-Ladakh

Bengaluru, October 14

The CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories in Bengaluru has successfully conducted the Drone based magnetic survey near Magnetic Hill and Puga Chumthang region of Leh-Ladakh. The survey was conducted last month along with the Hyderabad based CSIR National Geophysical Research Institute.

NAL deployed its OCTA-Copter drone which has a payload capability of 20 kgs at sea level. The Director of NAL Dr.Abhay A Pashilkar has issued a statement today that its OCTA-Copter drone performed as per the design at the high altitudes of over 3600 meters, withstanding harsh flying conditions of strong and gusty winds. The Magnetometer integrated with the drone acquired magnetic data and is being analysed by the National Geophysical Research Institute scientists. Dr. Pashilkar said that the data will help to plan developmental activities in Ladakh region.