Project Nirghosh

Bangladesh's First Low-Cost Stealth Drone

Building Bangladesh's first low-cost stealth drone prototype for next-gen defense technology.

Stealth Design

Radar-absorbing materials and geometry optimized for minimal radar cross-section.

Autonomous Flight

Advanced navigation systems for GPS-denied environments and mission autonomy.

Local Production

Designed for manufacturing with locally available materials and technology.

Swarm Capability

Experimental multi-drone coordination for enhanced mission effectiveness.

Our Drone Prototypes

Explore our current prototype models and their capabilities, from stealth airframes to autonomous navigation systems.

Stealth Airframe

Optimized geometry with radar-absorbing materials for minimal detection.

Wingspan: 1.2m, Weight: 2.3kg

Autonomous Navigation

GPS-denied navigation using computer vision and sensor fusion.

Flight time: 45min, Range: 10km

IR Signature Testbed

Testing platform for thermal signature reduction technologies.

Operating temp: -10°C to 50°C

Swarm Simulation

Virtual environment for testing multi-drone coordination algorithms.

Simulates up to 50 drones simultaneously

Micro Reconnaissance

Ultra-small drone for close-range surveillance missions.

Size: 15cm, Weight: 100g, Flight time: 20min

Long Endurance Platform

Extended flight time drone for border surveillance applications.

Flight time: 4hrs, Range: 30km

Interactive 3D Models

Explore our drone designs in 3D. Rotate, zoom, and examine our prototypes from every angle.

Get a closer look at our drone prototypes with our interactive 3D model viewer.

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Technology Stack

Our drones leverage a combination of cutting-edge hardware and software technologies.

Hardware

  • Arduino & Raspberry Pi Controllers
  • GPS Modules & IMU Sensors
  • Custom PCB Designs
  • Brushless Motors & ESCs
  • Camera & Sensor Arrays

Software

  • ROS (Robot Operating System)
  • Python & C++ for Control Systems
  • OpenCV for Computer Vision
  • Unity for Swarm Simulation
  • Custom Flight Control Algorithms

Design Tools

  • Fusion 360 for 3D Modeling
  • FreeCAD for Open-Source Design
  • openEMS for EM Simulation
  • Blender for Visualization
  • KiCad for PCB Design

Progress Timeline

Track our journey from concept to prototype and beyond.

January 2023

Project Inception

Initial concept development and feasibility studies completed.

March 2023

First Design Iteration

Completed CAD models and simulations for the stealth airframe.

June 2023

Prototype Construction

Built first physical prototype and conducted initial ground tests.

September 2023

First Test Flight

Successful maiden flight with basic manual controls.

December 2023

Autonomous Navigation

Implemented and tested basic autonomous flight capabilities.

March 2024

Stealth Testing

Conducted radar cross-section measurements and optimizations.

Present

Swarm Development

Currently working on multi-drone coordination algorithms.

Future Roadmap

  • Scale up to 3m wingspan medium-altitude drone
  • Implement advanced stealth features including acoustic signature reduction
  • Develop secure communication protocols for military applications
  • Partner with local aerospace manufacturers for production

Team & Collaborators

Meet the innovative minds behind Project Nirghosh and join our growing team.

Project Lead

Aerospace Engineering & Project Management

Electronics Lead

Embedded Systems & Sensor Integration

Software Lead

Autonomous Systems & Computer Vision

Join Our Team

We're looking for passionate individuals with skills in mechanical engineering, electronics, AI, and more to help build the future of defense technology in Bangladesh.

Mechanical Engineers
Electronics Engineers
Software Developers
AI Specialists
Materials Scientists
Aerospace Engineers

Latest from Our Blog

Follow our research and development journey through detailed technical posts.

April 15, 2024

Testing Stealth Shapes with 3D Prints

Our approach to rapid prototyping different airframe geometries using low-cost 3D printing and testing their radar cross-section.

March 22, 2024

Our First GPS Autonomous Flight

A detailed breakdown of our autonomous navigation system and the results from our first fully autonomous test flight.

February 8, 2024

Minimizing Heat Signature: What Works?

Exploring various techniques for reducing infrared signatures in small drones, from material selection to active cooling.

Get in Touch

Have questions about our project or interested in collaboration? Reach out to us using the contact form or through our social channels.

contact@projectnirghosh.com
+880 1XX-XXXXXXX
Dhaka, Bangladesh