The SWITCH is a Security robot developed by ideaForge (India), listed at $124,000 USD (unverified).
RoboScore
Very strong evidence
No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
7 of 9 signals present
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Weighted factors
average of the 7 scored · blanks don't count
Ranked #1 of 52 in the Security standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood40 days · best #1 · worst #1
7 days carry something the board can name:
- 29 Aug Robo Score rose 0.19 — its evidence changed.
- 7 Sept Robo Score rose 0.18 — its evidence changed.
- 11 Sept Robo Score rose 0.30 — its evidence changed.
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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.
At a glance
- Built for surveillance, reconnaissance and search and rescue
- Used across defense, mining and public safety
- Navigates using GPS and vision
- Programmed through waypoint based autonomous flight
- Certified to JSS 55555 and MIL Standard 461E for EMI/EMC
- Rated for operation at 15C to +55C
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
Aggregated from public sources — unverified
Company profile
- Founded
- 2007
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- security patrol,visual inspection
- Sub Category
- fixed-wing VTOL UAV
- Industries Served
- defense,mining,public safety,emergency response
Movement & precision2
- Max Speed M S
- 13
- Navigation Type
- gps,waypoint based
Controls & integration6
- Fleet Software
- BlueFire Touch (BFT)
- Setup Time Hours
- 0.25
- Compatible Vision
- 61 MP payload,AI-on-the-Edge payloads
- Software Platform
- BlueFire Touch Ground Control Station
- Training Required
- intermediate_1-5days
- Programming Interface
- waypoint-based_autonomous_flight
Safety & certification2
- Operating Temp
- -15°C to 55°C
- Safety Certification
- JSS 55555,MIL Standard 461E,CE
Buying & support8
- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- SWITCH UAV,Q6 V2 GEO,NETRA 5,Q6 V3 UAV,NETRA V4 PRO
- Warranty Years
- 1
- Deployment Count
- 500
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
Who runs it· deployment evidence
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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
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In the news
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- Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
The Verge · Sep 5, 2026
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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