MALE UAV ‘TAPAS’(Tactical Airborne Platform for Aerial Surveillance) is being developed to meet the Indian Armed Forces requirements for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) roles by transmitting real time data to ground control station. It may also be used for civil purpose e.g. assisting in relief & rescue operations during natural calamities. It can carry many types payloads such as Medium & Long Range Electro-Optic (MREO & LREO) systems, Electronic & Communication Intelligence (ELINT & COMINT) systems, Synthetic Aperture & Maritime Patrol (SAR & MPAR) Radars; additionally, it can also carry situational awareness payloads e.g. IFF, TCAS, UCR.