AquaAirX Unveils India’s First Amphibious Surveillance Drone ‘AVATAAR’
In March 2026, AquaAirX Autonomous Systems, a deep-tech startup, introduced ‘AVATAAR (Amphibious Vehicle for Autonomous Tactical Aerial & Aquatic Reconnaissance)’, India’s first amphibious drone capable of operating in both air and underwater to support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in maritime and coastal environments.
About AVATAAR Drone:
Dual-Domain Operation: It is a next-generation amphibious surveillance drone designed to operate in both air and underwater, with the ability to transition between the two environments within seconds for real-time maritime monitoring.
Key Features: The system is equipped with multiple sensors such as imaging sonar, Doppler Velocity Logger (DVL), acoustic communication modem, Light-Emitting Diode (LED)  lights and cameras, and Ultra-Short Baseline (USBL) navigation system, enabling underwater navigation and real-time data collection even in low-visibility conditions.

• It also features Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted navigation and mission control software for automated surveillance and inspection missions.

Readiness: The vehicle has achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6), indicating that a functional prototype has been successfully tested in operational environments.