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BSF Drone Tear Smoke Launcher

In this blog, we will discuss this unique smoke bomb developed by BSF.

To deal with riots and other situations requiring crowd control, BSF has launched a drone-based tear smoke launcher. According to a statement released by the Border Security Force on this Friday, TSU at Tekanpur, Gwalior, has created a ‘Drone Tear Smoke Launcher’ for deploying bombs from drones. 

Key takeaways

  • BSF has developed a drone-based tear smoke launcher in India
  • TSU manufactures a much greater quantity of impact ammunition, flash-bang shells, lachrymatory munitions, and customised items for special operations.
  • These smoke bombs will help both state and federal law enforcement forces. 
  • The TSU, a component of the BSF and was established in 1976, is responsible for the research, development, and production of anti-riot tear gas and smoke bombs.
  • Border Security Force (BSF) was founded in1948.

BSF Develops Drone Tear Smoke Launcher

An official from the BSF said that the technology would help in the precise deployment of a large number of grenades all at the same time. According to a spokesperson, this latest system was recently tested at its well-known unit in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh. 

A metal cage mounted to a hexacopter drone is shown in a video uploaded by the police. Inside the cage are at least six tear smoke rounds that are carefully packaged. The tear bombs are delivered to their intended targets by the drone system, which does so by dropping them from the sky.

More details on the news

According to Pankaj Kumar Singh, the Director General of the BSF, the TSU is productively working on developing anti-riot tear smoke bombs and distributing them to all police units in India to maintain peace and order. According to the Border Security Force (BSF), the  effective and timely deployment of TSU explosives had saved state assets worth crores and valuable lives.

The Director General of the BSF, Pankaj Kumar, spoke highly of TSU at the meeting because the TSU has produced a variety of less deadly weapons for use by law enforcement and security forces. “India’s dependence on foreign weaponry has significantly lessened as a result of the indigenous fabrication of these goods,” Kumar said. 

Tear Smoke Unit (TSU)

1976 was the year that saw the birth of the tear gas unit at the Border Security Force (BSF) Academy. In the past, tear gas shells were obtained from suppliers in other nations. This factory has been operating for 46 years, increasing India’s capacity to make tear gas material by 12. This has allowed India to become self-sufficient in the ammunition field.

Border Security Force (BSF)

One of India’s seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), BSF, was founded in 1948. In the wake of the war that took place in 1965, it was built on December 1 of that year.

It now comprises more than 2.5 lakh personnel, making it the nation’s largest border patrol unit. Because it is India’s primary border defence organisation, it is tasked with protecting not one but two of the country’s most vital and delicate fronts, namely those with Pakistan and Bangladesh.

As its name suggests, the Border Security Force (BSF) is among India’s four border patrol divisions and part of the seven Central Police Forces (CPFs) that fall under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Additionally, the BSF is a Central Police Force (CPF). The Indo-Pakistan and the Indo-Bangladesh borders are patrolled by the Border Security Force (BSF), the biggest border guarding force in the world.

The BSF’s original mandate was to serve as a border patrol, but it has now expanded to handle various other responsibilities. Five of the twelve India Reserve Battalions have been transferred to this new force. The CRPF Act originally gave rise to the BSF. The Border Security Force Act of 1968, which established the BSF, also included BSF Rules. Maintaining order along the frontier between India and Pakistan was the designated mission.

Applications of Drone Smoke Bomb Launcher System

There are a variety of potential applications for the Drone (UAVs) Smoke Grenades Bomb Tear Gas Launcher System, including public safety, law enforcement, police use, anti-terrorism, fighting, covering, and evacuation.

  • Smoke grenades and Tear gas may be launched from a drone using a unique system.
  • Because of its diminutive size, low weight, and high bullet capacity, it is compatible with the DJI M600 Pro and any other multi-rotor drone that can carry a payload of up to 5 kilograms.
  • Control through remote, commodiousness and security are included.
  • Design that allows for quick release means loading and unloading take just three minutes, maximising job productivity.
  • Carbon fibre, POM race steel, aviation aluminium, and military-grade stainless steel are the four components that make up this vehicle.
  • Large capacity for bullets thanks to the eight-hole design. Solitary, long-term service life span
  • Unique design: central HD camera design, precision positioning, and exact aiming.
  • Pitch rotation of 360 degrees, limitless position angle flexibility, and more accurate delivery target.

Using Smoke Grenades

Both tear gas bombs and smoke bombs serve the essential aim of creating visual obstacles for the opponent, which is very helpful while attacking or defending against an opponent. Nevertheless, due to the extraordinary nature of many conditions, individuals are often unable to cross the target zone, resulting in delays accurately. The company’s smoke grenades and tear gas launchers for drones have a 38mm calibre and provide the following benefits: small size, lightweight, outstanding stability, and a little impact on the aircraft. The enemy causes psychological anguish and impedes progress by placing obstacles in the way.