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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have gained significant importance in defence, disaster management, and security applications due to their versatility and ability to operate in hazardous environments. This research presents the design and development of a multifunctional surveillance drone integrated with landmine detection capabilities and a robotic arm for remote handling tasks. The system is intended to enhance safety for military personnel by reducing direct human exposure to life-threatening conditions. This project is about a special drone that can move both in the air and on the ground as it work like rover. The proposed drone is built on a quadcopter platform equipped with gear motor and wheels to work like rover, a high-resolution camera for real-time aerial surveillance. For landmine detection, the system uses a metal detection module, enabling the identification of explosive threats from a safe distance. A robotic arm mounted on the drone provides additional functionality, allowing for object manipulation such as picking up suspicious materials, collecting samples. The drone is remotely operated through a wireless communication link, with an onboard flight controller managing navigation. The project demonstrates a hybrid approach that combines aerial mobility with ground-focused sensing, offering a cost-effective and scalable solution for security forces. Field testing showed promising results in detecting metallic landmine simulants, maintaining flight stability during arm operation, and providing continuous live feed for surveillance. This work contributes to the growing field of UAV-based defence applications by proposing a multipurpose platform that improves operational safety, and supports in reducing demining human efforts. Future developments will focus on improving detection accuracy and extending flight endurance.