DRDO UAV crashes in village in Karnataka

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) experienced a crash in a Karnataka village's agricultural fields on Sunday, reports the news agency PTI.

DRDO's TAPAS UAV crashed in Karnataka(Third party via PTI)

The UAV, identified as TAPAS 07 A-14, descended outside Vaddikere village in Hiriyur taluk during a test flight, the report added.

Following the loud crash, villagers gathered at the crash site and the local authorities were notified. Videos and images show that the UAV is totally broken with its equipment inside scattered on the field.