ideaForge has introduced the ZOLT UAV, a tactical unmanned aerial vehicle designed for India’s defense with a focus on battlefield versatility. The ZOLT features up to 6 hours of endurance and a payload capacity of 10 kg, enabling it to carry modular mission equipment ranging from ISR sensors to precision strike armaments. Its operational range exceeds 50 km, making it suitable for counter-insurgency, border security, and tactical strike missions. The UAV incorporates VTOL capability combined with fixed-wing endurance and is equipped with smart guided munitions developed in partnership with Zeus Numerix. These munitions are built on advanced guidance algorithms and precision fabrication for accurate targeting while maintaining UAV safety at standoff distances. The platform supports GPS-denied operation, electronic counter-countermeasures, and AI-based autonomous tracking, threat detection, and obstacle avoidance. ZOLT bridges the gap between light quadcopters and larger MALE drones, representing a major leap in India’s indigenous weaponized UAV capabilities while reducing reliance on imports. This system enhances operational flexibility and surveillance with real-time secure data links and multi-role modular payloads.