WARHAWK is a next-generation AI-driven autonomous drone system engineered for military reconnaissance, battlefield intelligence, and precision payload deployment. Built with custom-trained neural models, high-accuracy object detection, and automated decision-making, WARHAWK is designed for mission-critical defense operations where speed, precision, and autonomy matter.
Originally built under the Ministry of Defence – SIH1416 problem statement, WARHAWK demonstrates a fully functional framework for real-time detection, autonomous flight logic, and payload delivery under hostile or inaccessible environments.
- Real-time detection of enemy soldiers, vehicles, drones, and moving targets
- Neural network–powered tracking & classification
- Works in low visibility and hostile terrains
- Automated servo-controlled release mechanism
- Configurable for explosive, tactical, or medical payloads
- High-accuracy detection → target lock → delivery sequence
- Silent long-range monitoring
- Autonomous patrol routes
- Real-time map overlay with GPS + Google Maps API
- Locates injured soldiers
- Airdrops medical supplies or tactical equipment
- Autonomous path navigation for high-risk areas
The WARHAWK AI model is trained to detect:
- Humans
- Vehicles
- Enemy drones
- Buried/occluded persons (avalanche scenarios)
- Terrain structures
Tech Stack Used:
- Python + PyTorch (AI Inference)
- Custom-trained neural networks
- High-resolution camera stream processing
- Autonomous decision pipeline
- Custom drone platform
- Servo-based payload mechanism
- HC-12 long-range wireless module
- Processor board for edge inference
- Next.js — mission control UI
- Python — backend & inference
- Databases — telemetry & detection logs
- Google Maps API — geolocation & mission planning
/models → AI model files (.pt) — ignored in Git /backend → Python backend for inference /frontend → Next.js dashboard UI /drone-firmware → Arduino/HC-12 payload mechanism code /docs → PPT, research & technical docs
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- Detect intrusions
- Automated tracking
- Night surveillance
- Autonomous explosive delivery
- Precision target locking
- DRDO-compatible payload system
- Real-time HD video feed
- Enemy movement tracking
- Terrain mapping
- Detect injured personnel
- Drop medical kits
- Identify buried individuals
WARHAWK is currently 70–80% complete, with hardware-field testing pending.
Team Name: AI SQUADRON
Team Leader: Sarin Prem Jaiswal
Institution: Techno International New Town
Ministry: Ministry of Defence – India
Problem Code: SIH1416
.ptmodel files are heavy and sensitive → added to.gitignore- Recommended: store models using encrypted LFS or offline storage
To deliver a military-grade autonomous drone system that enhances national defense with cutting-edge AI reconnaissance and precision-strike automation.