Homa, Dideban, and Shahin-1 are the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones developed for the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, which were unveiled earlier this week at a drone and air base in Zahedan, southeastern Iran.

Axar.az repoprts, citing Mehr Agency, designed for a variety of military applications, these drones underscore Iran’s ongoing push for self-sufficiency in unmanned aerial systems amid sanctions and regional tensions.

Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces, Brigadier General Nozar Nemati said the Iranian armed forces are fully committed to the indigenous development of these strategic capabilities.

“It is because of these investments, planning, and persistence in research, as well as progress and development in such efficient and empowering fields that the Army's Ground Force is now recognized as a leading and pioneering force in employment and utilization of the capacity and power of new defense and military achievements,” he noted.

Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drones offer significant advantages over traditional drones thanks to their ability to take off and land vertically, eliminating the need for runways, rocket boosters, launching tubes, ramps, platform vehicles, or other equipment.