Scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation who have developed the pilotless aircraft Lakshya, sent it aloft from the Integrated Test Range in East Indian Balasore region.

Describing the test as routine, the sources said it was undertaken as part of an air defence exercise underway at the range and was meant to judge the drone's accuracy in different parameters.

Lakshya is a sub-sonic reusable aerial target system that is remote-controlled from the ground and is designed to impart training to both pilots and air defence personnel in engaging targets. Editem