Zuppa Ajeet Mini Kestrel
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The Zuppa AJEET Mini KESTREL is a Made in India surveillance drone that weighs at most 1.44 kg with its battery. It carries a Full HD (1920×1080) day camera with a live video feed to your phone, runs on an Android-based ground control station (GCS) and flies on Zuppa's own NavGati autopilot. It is built by Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies of Chennai, which says the drone is 60% indigenous in design and manufacturing.
HobiTech supplies the AJEET Mini KESTREL in India on request, and the price is confirmed with a quote.
What makes the KESTREL stand out?
- Light and portable: at up to 1.44 kg, Zuppa designed it for quick deployment in emergencies and high-security zones.
- Phone-based control: the Android GCS offers manual and automatic control with one-click operations.
- Indian autopilot: NavGati, with PCB and firmware designed by Zuppa.
- Terrain following: a ground-facing LiDAR helps it hold height over uneven ground.
- IP54 rated: protected against dust and water splashes, and rated for winds up to 36 km/h.
Which camera does it carry?
The KESTREL carries a day camera that records and streams live video at 1920×1080. Zuppa positions it for surveillance and inspection, with footage recorded for later analysis. Zuppa lists a day camera only for this model.
AJEET Mini KESTREL specifications
| Weight with battery | 1.44 kg maximum |
| Endurance | 20 minutes or more (ideal wind and sea-level conditions) |
| Range | 2 km |
| Nominal cruise speed | 25–32 km/h |
| Maximum operating altitude | 200 m AMSL |
| Battery | 4200 mAh, 6S1P, Li-ion |
| Wind resistance | 36 km/h |
| Autopilot | NavGati (proprietary PCB and firmware) |
| Camera | Day camera, 1920×1080, live feed and recording |
| Ground control | Android-based GCS |
| Dust and water resistance | IP54 |
| Sensors | Ground-facing LiDAR (terrain follow), barometer, magnetic compass, accelerometer |
| Flight modes | Waypoint, manual, hover, return-to-home, position hold |
Source: Zuppa AJEET Mini KESTREL official page. Dimensions and other figures not published by Zuppa are available on request.
Who is the KESTREL for?
- Security teams: perimeter and site surveillance with a live HD feed.
- Industry: visual inspection of plants and assets, with recorded footage.
- Defence and armed forces: Zuppa built it for quick deployment in high-security zones.
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What do you need to fly it in India?
At up to 1.44 kg, the KESTREL falls in the micro weight band (250 g to 2 kg) under India's Drone Rules 2021. It must be registered on DGCA's eGCA portal with a Unique Identification Number (UIN), and a DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate is needed for commercial or other non-recreational use. HobiTech confirms the drone's type certificate details with your quote.
Why buy the KESTREL through HobiTech?
HobiTech is a Bengaluru-based drone marketplace that sells Indian and DJI drones side by side, so you can compare surveillance options with one team. We confirm the configuration and price with you and issue a GST invoice. The AJEET Mini KESTREL carries Zuppa's manufacturer warranty, and HobiTech helps you claim it if you need to.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the AJEET Mini KESTREL fly?
Zuppa rates it at 20 minutes or more in ideal wind and sea-level conditions.
What is the range of the KESTREL?
Zuppa lists a range of 2 km.
How heavy is the KESTREL?
It weighs a maximum of 1.44 kg with its battery.
Can the KESTREL fly at night?
Zuppa lists a day camera only for the KESTREL, so it is suited to daytime surveillance.
How do you control it?
Through an Android-based ground control station with manual and automatic control, one-click operations and a live video feed on your phone.
Is the KESTREL made in India?
Yes. Zuppa builds it in India and says it is 60% indigenous in design and manufacturing, including its NavGati autopilot.
What is the Zuppa AJEET Mini KESTREL price in India?
The price is shared on request. Use Request a quote or call HobiTech on +91 70225 26509.