The project consisted of a Malat-made Helicopter Modification Suite (HeMoS) fitted on HAL's Chetan, an upgraded Chetak with Turbomeca TM 333 2M2 engines.
The helicopter was planned to be used for unmanned operations and advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions from warship decks.
The project was being funded by the Indian Ministry of defense [5] In October 2010, it was reported that the programme is plagued by the lack of a correct landing and take-off system for moving platforms such as the decks of warships and had run into serious delays.
As reported, the UAV features FADEC controls and SLR-DC datalink as well as autonomous mode for flying and take-off and landing.
[9] HAL also plans to develop an armed drone variant based on the design with network-centric warfare operations capabilities.