Influence from the design of SATUMA Jasoos, it was developed by the GIDS and its electronics were upgraded by the NESCOM to meet requirement for the Navy and Army.

[1] Development began in 2007 on the basis of the United States' drone program and the contract was awarded to Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS).

[3] In the Army's drone program, the Uqab has been used for the battle damage assessment, aerial reconnaissance, artillery fire correction, joint forces operations, search and rescue missions, coastal area surveillance, route monitoring, internal security, mob control and flood relief operations.

During its trial phase, the Navy's Uqab drone crashed inside the premises of the National Oil Refinery located in Korangi Town.

[2] Ground Control Station is a truck mounted air-conditioned, insulated container which is equipped with standard, ruggedized consoles.