The SWITCH is a Security robot developed by ideaForge (India), listed at $124,000 USD (unverified).
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Overview
SWITCH is a security and surveillance UAV from ideaForge featuring performance-focused design. Part of ideaForge's indigenous unmanned aircraft systems with industry-leading specifications and capabilities. The UAV has been tested in extreme weather conditions and various terrains across India.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Q6 V2 GEO cleared for commercial deployment in India
Price
purchase
Aggregated from public sources — unverified
Availability
Specifications
Category: Security- Payload
- 7 kg
- Speed
- 13 m/s
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Battery
- 2.5 h
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Price
- $124,000 USD
- Status
- active
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Company profile
- Funding raised
- $53.8M
- Founded
- 2007
Detailed specifications
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- JSS 55555,MIL Standard 461E,CE
Other25
- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Applications
- security_patrol,visual_inspection
- Sub Category
- fixed-wing VTOL UAV
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Max Speed M S
- 13
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Fleet Software
- BlueFire Touch (BFT)
- Model Variants
- SWITCH UAV,Q6 V2 GEO,NETRA 5,Q6 V3 UAV,NETRA V4 PRO
- Operating Temp
- -15°C to 55°C
- Warranty Years
- 1
- Company Country
- IN
- Navigation Type
- gps,waypoint_based
- Deployment Count
- 500
- Deployment Notes
- Used by Indian defense and security forces for reconnaissance and surveillance.
- Setup Time Hours
- 0.25
- Youtube Video Id
- BjJCUjr4Uqk
- Compatible Vision
- 61 MP payload,AI-on-the-Edge payloads
- Industries Served
- defense,mining,public_safety,emergency_response
- Software Platform
- BlueFire Touch Ground Control Station
- Training Required
- intermediate_1-5days
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
- Programming Interface
- waypoint-based_autonomous_flight
- Additional Information
- Fixed wing VTOL design for tactical operations,25% performance boost over previous model,AI-enabled payloads for low-latency decision making,Autonomous navigation with minimal human intervention,Advanced terrain avoidance prevents collisions,Secure remote access via Remote Video Terminal,Extends communication in remote areas with Airborne Data Relay,Detects fast-moving or camouflaged targets with MTI,Applications: border security, coastal surveillance, enemy tracking, disaster response, area reconnaissance, route planning, change detection, threat assessment, combat engineering,Also used in mining: security surveillance, volume estimation, asset inspection, mine planning, environmental monitoring, emergency response,HQ: India, US office in Austin, TX,Product is a UAV/drone, not a ground robot
- Price Currency Verified
- true
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Company milestones
- May 2026AwardQ6 V2 GEO cleared for commercial deployment in India
- Aug 2025LaunchQ6 V2 GEO introduced publicly
- Aug 2025LaunchQ6 V2 GEO launch date announced
- Aug 2025LaunchQ6V2 GEO worldwide debut at PRAGYA 2025
- Mar 2025MilestoneNETRA 5 promotional post
- Aug 2024AwardQ6 V2 receives DGCA certification
- Dec 2023MilestoneSWITCH UAV promotional flight video
- Jul 2023MilestoneIPO listing
Compare with peers
More videos
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the SWITCH?
- The SWITCH is developed by ideaForge, based in India.
- What type of robot is the SWITCH?
- The SWITCH is a Security robot made by ideaForge.
- How much does the SWITCH cost?
- The SWITCH is listed at $124,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by ideaForge — contact them for a quote.
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