Dhaksha Drones SURVIGATOR DH-Q4
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The Dhaksha SURVIGATOR DH-Q4 is a Made in India small-category quadcopter for surveillance and mapping. It flies for up to 40 minutes with its full payload, works by day and by night, and swaps between a 10x daylight/thermal combo camera for surveillance and a mapping camera for surveys. It is built by Dhaksha Unmanned Systems and holds a DGCA type certificate (No. T0323000000E, issued 3 March 2023).
HobiTech supplies the SURVIGATOR DH-Q4 in India on request, and the price is confirmed with a quote.
What makes the DH-Q4 stand out?
- 40-minute endurance with full payload: Dhaksha calls it best-in-class for its category.
- Day and night operation: the daylight/thermal combo camera keeps surveillance going after dark.
- Two jobs, one airframe: fit the surveillance camera for patrols or the mapping camera for surveys.
- DGCA type certified: certified in the small category, so it can be registered and flown legally in India.
Which payloads does it carry?
The DGCA type certificate lists two payloads for the DH-Q4:
- View Pro Mini Z10 TIR: a 10x zoom daylight and thermal (TIR) combo camera for surveillance, day and night.
- Sony A5100: a mapping camera for survey and photogrammetry work.
SURVIGATOR DH-Q4 specifications
| Category | Small, rotorcraft (quadcopter, 4 motors) |
| Maximum take-off weight | 4.5 kg (including payload) |
| Endurance | 40 minutes with full payload |
| Range | 2 km by day, 850 m at night |
| Maximum speed | 15 m/s |
| Maximum operating altitude | 400 ft (120 m AGL) |
| Dimensions | 1154 × 1154 × 530 mm |
| Battery | 25,200 mAh |
| Propellers | 18-inch diameter, 6-inch pitch |
| Operations | Day and night, visual line of sight (VLOS) |
| Payloads | View Pro Mini Z10 TIR (daylight/thermal) or Sony A5100 (mapping) |
| DGCA type certificate | T0323000000E (3 March 2023) |
Sources: Dhaksha SURVIGATOR DH-Q4 official page and the DGCA type certificate for the DH-Q4.
Who is the DH-Q4 for?
- Surveillance: patrols and monitoring by day and night with the daylight/thermal camera.
- Mapping and survey: aerial mapping with the Sony A5100 mapping camera.
- RPTO training: Dhaksha lists remote pilot training among its applications.
Comparing Indian-built drones? See HobiTech's Made in India drones and thermal drones.
What do you need to fly it in India?
The DH-Q4 is a small-category drone. Under India's Drone Rules 2021, it must be registered on DGCA's eGCA portal with a Unique Identification Number (UIN), and the pilot needs a DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate. Its type certificate is what allows it to be registered.
Why buy the DH-Q4 through HobiTech?
HobiTech is a Bengaluru-based drone marketplace that sells Indian and DJI drones side by side, so you can compare surveillance and mapping options with one team. We confirm the configuration and price with you and issue a GST invoice. The DH-Q4 carries Dhaksha's manufacturer warranty, and HobiTech helps you claim it if you need to.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the flight time of the Dhaksha SURVIGATOR DH-Q4?
Up to 40 minutes with its full payload, according to Dhaksha and its DGCA type certificate.
Can the DH-Q4 fly at night?
Yes. It is certified for day and night VLOS operations, and its daylight/thermal combo camera is built for night surveillance. Range is 2 km by day and 850 m at night.
Is the DH-Q4 DGCA certified?
Yes. It holds DGCA type certificate No. T0323000000E, issued on 3 March 2023, in the small category.
Which cameras work with the DH-Q4?
The View Pro Mini Z10 TIR daylight/thermal combo camera for surveillance, or the Sony A5100 for mapping.
How heavy is the DH-Q4?
Its maximum take-off weight is 4.5 kg, including the payload.
Do I need a licence to fly the DH-Q4?
Yes. As a small-category drone it needs a DGCA UIN, and the pilot needs a DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate.
What is the Dhaksha DH-Q4 price in India?
The price depends on the configuration and payload, so it is shared on request. Use Request a quote or call HobiTech on +91 70225 26509.