DRDO has developed the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) at Chitraguda district, was partially operating since December, 2010. It is the country’s first of its kind Aeronautical Test Range at with a mega multi-agency complex for integrating and testing various Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) having technical infrastructure covering 4,090 acres, built at a cost of `1,300 core. ATR can be used for testing indigenous products like naval and trainer versions of the Light Combat Aircraft, unmanned air vehicles Rustom 1 and 2; and the Airborne Early Warning & Control Systems meant for surveillance. http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2017/may/25/karnatakas-uav-test-zone-set-for-takeoff-1608905.html