BRIN Tests Drones, From ALAP-ALAP to Trinity F90+

Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) held a comprehensive drone flight test in Rumpin, Bogor, from June 23-26, 2026. The event showcased a range of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, designed to bolster the nation's research, innovation, and aviation sectors.

The tests featured diverse drone types, including fixed-wing, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), and multirotor designs. Among the tested models were the ALAP-ALAP KX-0601, NIU-V7, LSU-02 VTOL, Kresna, Skywalker, and Trinity F90+. The ALAP-ALAP KX-0601 and NIU-V7, developed for surveying and mapping, boast a range of up to 100 kilometers and a six-hour flight endurance, with a maximum takeoff weight of 30 kilograms.

The LSU-02 VTOL demonstrated efficient vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, similar to fixed-wing aircraft. With a 3.3-meter wingspan and a 22-kilogram maximum weight, it is suitable for areas with limited runway access. The Kresna served as a flying testbed for critical components like the Flight Control Computer (FCC), supporting national UAV development independence.

Ready-to-use platforms like the Skywalker and Trinity F90+ were also featured. The Trinity F90+ can map up to 500 hectares in a single mission with nearly an hour of flight time, indicating its potential for large-scale surveying. BRIN's Head of the Aviation Technology Research Center, Fadilah Hasim, stated that the tests validated technology performance and facilitated knowledge exchange. "Through this flight test, we are testing the readiness of the entire unmanned aircraft system, from the vehicle, flight control system, data communication system, to the ground control station," Fadilah explained in a written statement on Monday, June 29, 2026. He added that the event allowed stakeholders to understand UAV system advancements for national needs.

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Through this flight test, we are testing the readiness of the entire unmanned aircraft system, from the vehicle, flight control system, data communication system, to the ground control station.