* By means of this unmanned aircraft it was possible a significant cost reduction, greater budgetary efficiency and technological autonomy.
* It will have a flight autonomy of more than 90 minutes and will lead the transportation of logistical support for the troops in the area of operations.
* Its operation will begin in the coming weeks and will be decisive for the success of the work of the military operation in strategic regions of the national territory.
Bogota, July 9, 2025. With state-of-the-art technology, human talent and a 100% Colombian workforce, the Ministry of National Defense has carried out the new Guided Reconnaissance and Attack Drone for Military Operations (DRAGOM), an unmanned aircraft designed to face the country's main security and defense challenges.
DRAGOM marks an unprecedented milestone in Colombia, the result of months of joint work conducted by engineers, designers, technicians, pilots, researchers and military personnel, who carried out rigorous studies and tests to obtain an efficient and safe aerial platform, capable of responding to the new dynamics of terrorism and the challenges of the current military operation.
This drone, which operates in manual, semi-automatic and autonomous modes, has strategic advantages that integrate control, navigation, communication, maneuverability, intelligence and innovation. It was tested in multiple terrains under demanding conditions to increase its effectiveness of military operations in real environments.
DRAGOM will play a key role in command and control, surveillance, monitoring, critical constructions protection and tactical security, as well as being a fundamental tool for the transport of supplies and logistical support in areas that are difficult to access or with the presence of threats.
Among its main technical features are: on-screen launch software, satellite navigation, autonomous take-off and landing, flight autonomy exceeding 90 minutes, dual encrypted communication channel and remote control with personalized touch screen. It in the same way has a dual high-definition camera, which leads to obtaining tactical information in real time with great accuracy.
The official launch of DRAGOM took place within the framework of the F-AIR 2025 Aeronautical Fair, and was carried out by the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC S.A.), consolidating as a strategic innovation for the national defense industry.
This development responds to the vulnerabilities of the military operation of the Colombian rainforest, mountain, plain terrain and the threat activity of organized armed groups. DRAGOM will strengthen the state's resources in border surveillance, coastal patrolling, monitoring of rainforest areas and protection of critical constructions such as petroleum pipelines, bridges or energy towers.
Through this tool, the Ministry of National Defense reaffirms its commitment to the modernization of the Military Forces, the strengthening of technological sovereignty and autonomous resources aimed at safeguarding the security, defense and well-being of all Colombians.
Source: Press – Ministry of National Defense
