India Soars to New Heights: Anticipates Becoming a Hub for Drone Technology with 1 Lakh Drone Pilots Needed by Next Year,...

India to Become Drone Technology Hub: 1 Lakh Drone Pilots Needed by 2023 for Booming Industry

Union Minister Shri. Anurag Singh Thakur, speaking at Drone Yatra 2.0; in Chennai, revealed India's drone industry's rapid growth. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA previously allowed BCCI to use drones for cricket coverage in 2021.

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Farmers are applying to become drone pilots

Approximately 120 farmers are eager to become drone pilots for enhancing their crop management. They have applied to the government's agriculture engineering directorate for permission to use drones. The department is currently reviewing these applications, particularly to see if any of the farmers already hold a drone license from the DGCA. Those with existing licenses will be approved for immediate take off.

To use drones for agricultural purposes,...

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Vast Opportunities in India's Commercial Drones Market

The drone industry in India is rapidly expanding and holds immense potential across various sectors such as defence, surveillance, agriculture, healthcare, and more. In August 2021, the Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced progressive Drone Rules, designating 90% of airspace as 'Green Zone' for drone operations up to 120 meters.

As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat policy, the government approved a Production-Linked...

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