Thermal camera
Shows temperature differences, so people, animals, hot equipment and leaks stand out by day or night.
Saksham Thermal
Saksham Thermal: an Indian made thermal drone.
Heat tells you what daylight cameras miss: a hotspot on a solar string, a leaking joint on a pipeline, or a person in the dark. Saksham Thermal puts a thermal camera, wide-angle and telephoto cameras and a laser rangefinder on one gimbal. It flies for 55+ minutes with up to 15 km range, and it is designed, built and serviced in India by NVX.
One gimbal, four sensors
Switch between views without landing to change the payload.
Telephoto zoom
Read a number plate, a meter or a crack from a safe distance.
Wide-angle camera
Keep the whole scene in view for orientation and mapping.
Laser rangefinder
Measures the distance to what you are looking at, so you can locate it accurately.
What teams use a thermal drone for
Common Saksham Thermal applications discussed with NVX.
Solar plant inspection
Find faulty cells, diodes and strings by their heat signature.
Electrical and substation checks
Spot overheating joints, insulators and transformers before they fail.
Search and rescue
Locate missing people at night or in forest, flood and landslide areas.
Perimeter security
Night patrols of large campuses, plants and depots.
Firefighting support
See through smoke to find hotspots and people.
Wildlife and forest
Animal counts, anti-poaching patrols and forest-fire watch.
Saksham Standard or Saksham Thermal?
Both share the same airframe, 55+ minute endurance, RTK and up to 15 km range. Choose Saksham Thermal when your work happens at night, involves heat (electrical, solar, fire) or means finding people. Choose Saksham Standard for daylight inspection, mapping and photography.
Before you fly
Thermal drones are flown under the same Drone Rules, 2021 as other drones.
Register the drone
Drones must be registered on the Digital Sky platform and carry a Unique Identification Number (UIN), unless exempt under the Drone Rules, 2021.
Certified remote pilot
Commercial operation needs a Remote Pilot Certificate issued through a DGCA-authorised training organisation.
Check the airspace
Green zones need no permission up to 400 ft. Yellow zones need air-traffic permission and red zones need Central Government permission.
Indian made by default
Import of foreign-built drones has been restricted since February 2022, so Indian manufacturers are the main route for most buyers.
FAQ
Thermal Drone India: common questions
Is Saksham Thermal made in India?
Yes. Saksham is designed, built and serviced by NVX (TROUGON UAV TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED) in New Delhi.
What is the price of a thermal drone in India?
It depends on the thermal sensor, zoom camera, endurance and accessories. Saksham Thermal is priced by quotation; share your requirement and NVX sends a configuration and price. See our thermal drone price guide for what drives cost.
How long can Saksham Thermal fly?
55+ minutes per flight, depending on payload, wind and temperature.
What is the range of Saksham?
Up to 15 km, subject to terrain, interference and the line-of-sight rules for your operation.
Can we see a thermal demo before buying?
Yes. NVX arranges on-site demonstrations and operator training. Request one in the enquiry form.
Who services the drone after purchase?
NVX's own service centre in New Delhi handles repair, calibration and maintenance, with on-site support for fleets.
Get a quote
Tell us about your requirement.
NVX replies with a recommended configuration and quotation.
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