Gasoline recon UAV
SG3
Long loiterEO/IRComm relay
A gasoline-powered fixed-wing surveillance UAV for border, corridor and wide-area missions: 5–6 hours aloft, 200 km of range and room for EO/IR gimbals or a communications relay.
- 5–6 h
- 200 km
- 80 km/h cruise
- EO/IR
- Comm relay
Why it wins
- 5–6 hEndurance
- 200 kmRange
- 80 km/hCruise
- 25 kgAll-up weight
About
SG-3 is built for persistent reconnaissance. Gasoline propulsion gives it long loiter without the limits of batteries, and its payload bay takes gyro-stabilised EO/IR gimbals and tactical radio repeaters, so one sortie can cover surveillance and communications relay.
Stay on station.
Flight test
Long loiter.
SG-3 on a low pass and climb-out.
- 5–6 hEndurance
- 200 kmRange
- 80 km/hCruise
Tech specs
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| All-up weight | 25 kg |
| Wingspan | 3 m |
| Power plant | Gasoline engine |
| Endurance | 5–6 h |
| Range | 200 km |
| Cruise speed | 80 km/h |
| Payload | EO/IR gimbals and communication repeaters |
SG-3
Gasoline-powered fixed-wing surveillance UAV
- 5–6 h
- 200 km
- 80 km/h cruise
- EO/IR
- Comm relay
Features
- Long loiter
Gasoline propulsion for 5–6 hours.
- 200 km range
Wide-area and corridor surveillance.
- EO/IR gimbals
Gyro-stabilised day and thermal cameras.
- Communications relay
Tactical radio repeaters in the payload bay.
- Modular payload bay
Surveillance and relay on the same sortie.
- Stable flight path
Consistent coverage of long routes.
Possible enhancements
Options and upgrades we can build in for your requirement. Ask for any of them in your enquiry.
- OptionTarget detection and following
On-board detection that locks on and follows a target.
- OptionNight and low-light tracking
Tracking and following after dark.
- OptionVisual navigation
Navigation where GNSS is denied or jammed.
- OptionStance and gait detection
Flags threatening posture with an active alert.
- OptionPrecise visual landing
Lands on a marked point without GNSS.
- OptionSwarming (in development)
Cooperative missions with other drones and ground robots.
Applications
Border surveillanceLong, stable runs along border corridors.- Maritime routesCoverage of coastal and maritime approaches.
- Communications relayExtends radio range for teams on the ground.
Train on DroneSim before you fly
Build stick skills, wind discipline and mission tactics on a physics-true simulator, then take the real airframe up.
In the field
SG-3 at work in the field.
Ready for a dawn sortie
On a field strip before take-off
Gasoline-powered, 3 m wingspan
Common questions
How long can SG-3 fly?
5–6 hours on gasoline, with a range of 200 km and an 80 km/h cruise speed.
What payloads does it carry?
Gyro-stabilised EO/IR camera gimbals and tactical radio repeaters, for surveillance and communications relay on the same sortie.
What missions is it for?
Border, corridor and wide-area surveillance, including coastal and maritime routes.
Buying and support
How do we buy from Star INXS: GeM, tender or direct?
All three. We support purchases through GeM, open and limited tenders, defence portals and direct purchase orders. Our Tender & GeM desk shares OEM authorisations, technical compliance statements and bid documents for your requirement.
How long does delivery take?
It depends on the product, the quantity and the configuration. We confirm the delivery schedule in the budgetary quote.
What warranty and support do you give?
Every quote states the warranty period and what it covers. After delivery we support you with spares and maintenance. Tell us your tender's warranty and AMC conditions and we will respond to them.
Do you train our operators?
Yes. We train your operators and maintainers at handover. For drones, pilots can build their skills first on DroneSim, our flight simulator.
Can we see a demonstration?
Yes. Ask for a demo in your enquiry. Simulators can be shown at our facility, at your unit or online; for drones and range equipment we arrange a demonstration to suit the requirement.
Who can buy your products?
Armed forces, CAPF, state police, PSUs, training institutes and private companies, depending on the product. Strike systems are supplied only to Indian government and authorised defence users.
Product brochure
Take the SG-3 brochure with you
Overview, key features, full tech specs and contact details in a printable A4 brochure. Share it with your team or attach it to a requirement.
Behind every Star INXS drone
Built and supported in-house
- Ground control & datalinkRugged GCS, FHSS anti-jam radio, AES encryption.→
- SoftwareGNSS-denied navigation and our own ground station.→
- Technology & R&DOn-board AI, airframes and composites.→
- Custom & OEM buildsAirframes and payloads to your specification.→
- Facilities & labsDesign, machining, composites and flight test in-house.→
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Request a quote
Tell us what you need from the SG-3. We reply within one business day with a budgetary quote, a demo slot or the documents your tender needs.
- 1 dayResponse time
- GeMTender support
- IndiaDesigned & built