ideaForge NETRA5
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The ideaForge NETRA 5 is a Made in India surveillance drone built for defence, homeland security and critical-infrastructure teams. ideaForge unveiled it at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru. It keeps flying and completes its mission when GPS is jammed, switches between 2.4 GHz radio and 4G, and carries a dual day/thermal camera plus a second payload of up to 2 kg. It weighs under 8 kg at take-off, folds into a backpack and is ready to fly in under 3 minutes.
HobiTech supplies the NETRA 5 in India on request. Because configuration and payloads vary by mission, the price is confirmed with a quote.
What makes the NETRA 5 different?
- Works without GPS: ideaForge says the NETRA 5 navigates and completes missions even when GNSS signals are jammed, using onboard sensors and algorithms.
- Jam-resistant link: frequency hopping keeps the video and data downlink connected in jammed environments.
- RF or 4G: switch between 2.4 GHz RF and 4G. Where 4G coverage exists, range is not limited by the radio link.
- All-weather collision avoidance: detects obstacles as small as power cables, by day and by night.
- Rain resistant: rated IP55, so it keeps working in moderate to heavy rain.
- Built to last: a 5,000-flight lifecycle, which ideaForge puts at about 1,50,000 km over the drone's life.
- Safer battery: advanced thermal management and fire-resistant construction.
What cameras and payloads does it carry?
The primary payload is a dual EO/IR sensor: a high-zoom optical camera for daylight and a FLIR Boson infrared sensor for thermal imaging at night or through haze. ideaForge's AI mission workflows can detect and track moving people and vehicles, and pick out assets such as bunkers, tanks, bridges and posts.
A secondary payload bay takes up to 2 kg on open protocols with standard mounts. ideaForge lists these options:
- LiDAR, for mapping and inspection
- Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
- Multispectral sensors
- Megaphones, for public announcements
- First-aid kits and other supplies, for precision drops
NETRA 5 key specifications
| Maximum take-off weight | Under 8 kg |
| Secondary payload capacity | Up to 2 kg |
| Primary payload | High-zoom optical camera + FLIR Boson infrared sensor |
| Communication | 2.4 GHz RF and 4G, frequency hopping |
| Navigation | GNSS-denied operation |
| Obstacle avoidance | All-weather, day and night |
| Weather protection | IP55 |
| Deployment time | Under 3 minutes |
| Design | Rugged, lightweight, foldable, man-portable |
| Lifecycle | 5,000 flights (about 1,50,000 km) |
Source: ideaForge NETRA 5 official page and ideaForge's Aero India 2025 launch announcement. ideaForge does not publish flight time or range figures on its product page; ask HobiTech for the figures for your configuration.
Who is the NETRA 5 for?
- Defence and security forces: surveillance and reconnaissance, including where GPS is jammed.
- Police and public safety: quick patrols, emergency response, public announcements and first-aid drops.
- Critical infrastructure: day and night surveillance of sensitive sites.
- Survey and inspection: LiDAR or SAR missions using the secondary payload bay.
Looking for other Indian-built drones? See HobiTech's Made in India drones and thermal drones.
Why buy the NETRA 5 through HobiTech?
HobiTech is a Bengaluru-based drone marketplace that sells Indian and DJI drones side by side, so you can compare options with one team. We confirm the configuration and price with you and issue a GST invoice. The NETRA 5 carries ideaForge's manufacturer warranty, and HobiTech helps you claim it if you need to.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ideaForge NETRA 5 used for?
Surveillance and reconnaissance for defence, police and critical infrastructure, plus mapping and inspection with LiDAR or SAR in its secondary payload bay.
Can the NETRA 5 fly without GPS?
Yes. ideaForge says it navigates and completes missions in GNSS-denied environments, even when GPS signals are jammed.
Does the NETRA 5 have a thermal camera?
Yes. Its primary payload pairs a high-zoom optical camera with a FLIR Boson infrared sensor for day and night operations.
How much payload can the NETRA 5 carry?
The secondary payload bay takes up to 2 kg, such as LiDAR, SAR, multispectral sensors, a megaphone or supplies for a drop.
Can the NETRA 5 fly in rain?
Yes. It is rated IP55 and ideaForge says it keeps working in moderate to heavy rain.
Is the NETRA 5 made in India?
Yes. It is designed and built by ideaForge, an Indian drone manufacturer.
What is the NETRA 5 price in India?
The price depends on the payloads and configuration, so it is shared on request. Use Request a quote or call HobiTech on +91 70225 26509.