India needs drone guidelines on par with global standards
6 years, 4 months ago

India needs drone guidelines on par with global standards

Hindustan Times  

The ministry of civil aviation has announced a policy allowing individuals and companies to fly drones from December 1, in areas other than those barred for security reasons. According to the civil aviation ministry, drones are a technology platform with wide-ranging applications from photography to agriculture, from infrastructure asset maintenance to insurance. The preparation of these drone regulations through a Civil Aviation Requirement has taken multiple years because many countries are still experimenting with their drone regulations and India’s security environment necessitates extra precautions. The first phase of drone regulations are intended to enable visual line-of-sight, daytime-only operations at a maximum altitude of 400 ft Significance Security concerns delayed the regulations. Many drone users in India have been waiting for the regulation; because of security concerns, the use of drones has been illegal even in applications such as wedding photography.The first phase of regulations has allowed wedding photography using drones.

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What Union Budget 2025 can do for a drone revolution that Indian agriculture needs
2 days, 4 hours ago

What Union Budget 2025 can do for a drone revolution that Indian agriculture needs

Firstpost  

The Indian agricultural drone market, currently valued at $145.4 million, is projected to soar to $13 billion by 2030 India’s agricultural sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by the integration of advanced technologies like drones. With the government’s continued emphasis on modernising rural livelihoods and fostering sustainable farming practices, there are immense expectations from the upcoming Union Budget 2024-25 …

India to soon have its comprehensive anti-drone unit: HM Shah at BSF event
1 month, 1 week ago

India to soon have its comprehensive anti-drone unit: HM Shah at BSF event

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced that India will soon have a comprehensive anti-drone unit to deal with the ever-increasing menace of unmanned aerial vehicles being used for trans-border dropping of weapons and drugs along the western frontiers with Pakistan. Speaking as the chief guest at an event to mark the Border Security Force’s 60th Raising …

Drone Industry in Talks for Self-Regulation of Standards to Boost Localization
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Drone Industry in Talks for Self-Regulation of Standards to Boost Localization

Live Mint  

Drone firms in India are in talks to establish a self-regulatory code of operations to boost localization and ensure quality standards. The discussions are focused on establishing a set of standards for components, research and development programs, and building advanced drones akin to those used by specialized companies in the US. The government recognizes the need for self-regulation to create …

NHAI Launches Drone Survey Initiative for Highway Projects
3 months, 1 week ago

NHAI Launches Drone Survey Initiative for Highway Projects

New Indian Express  

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has mandated monthly aerial surveys of highway projects using drones to monitor their progress and time-bound execution. The surveys will be conducted to provide transparency, uniformity, and the use of the latest technology. The NHAI has already empanelled drone service providers for video recording and has revised its standard operating procedure for this purpose.

Army seeks to lower dependence on Chinese equipment
4 months, 1 week ago

Army seeks to lower dependence on Chinese equipment

The Hindu  

Acknowledging that use of Chinese equipment in drones is a “live issue” and anything remotely to do with data is where the vulnerability lies, Maj Gen C. S. Mann, additional director general of the Army Design Bureau, said that the Government has taken some actions and “appropriate methodology to address this will come into effect.” He added that there was …

New drone policy soon: Amit Shah
1 year, 5 months ago

New drone policy soon: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that a new drone policy will be unveiled soon entailing a host of restrictions and compulsory registration of all unmanned aerial vehicles. Mr. Mann said that since 2019, a total 491 drone sightings have been observed and 51 drones have been neutralised or recovered in Punjab. At the regional conference on ‘Drug …

Fast-tracking the flight of India’s drone industry
1 year, 7 months ago

Fast-tracking the flight of India’s drone industry

Hindustan Times  

India is keen to leverage its nascent civilian drone industry to become a global hub. In what this brief collectively calls the Drone Regulations 3.0, it includes the liberalised Drone Rules 2021, a production-linked incentive scheme, the unmanned aerial vehicle traffic management policy, the certification scheme for unmanned aircraft systems, the drone import policy, and the Drone Rules, 2022. This …

Terror drones from Pakistan demand a comprehensive national security response
1 year, 10 months ago

Terror drones from Pakistan demand a comprehensive national security response

Firstpost  

The skies over India are becoming battlegrounds for a new kind of threat: terror drones. Over the past three weeks, Indian security forces stationed along India’s international border states, particularly Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir, have intercepted more than a dozen terror drones launched from Pakistan. With the threat of terror drones looming large, India needs to urgently evolve …

Civil Aviation Min Notifies Operational Guidelines for Drone PLI Scheme
2 years, 1 month ago

Civil Aviation Min Notifies Operational Guidelines for Drone PLI Scheme

News 18  

The civil aviation ministry has notified the operational guidelines for the Production Linked Incentive scheme for drones and drone components. The total PLI per manufacturer is capped at Rs 30 crore which is 25 per cent of the total financial outlay of Rs 120 crore. Indian MSMEs and startups manufacturing drones and having annual sales turnover of Rs 2 crore …

Civil aviation ministry outlines operational guidelines for PLI scheme for drones and drone components
2 years, 1 month ago

Civil aviation ministry outlines operational guidelines for PLI scheme for drones and drone components

India TV News  

PLI scheme: The civil aviation ministry has outlined the operational guidelines for the Production Linked Incentive scheme for drones and drone components. According to reports, the PLI scheme is to be implemented during the 2022-23 to 2024-25 period for which the central government has granted an outlay of Rs 120 crore. According to the ministry's notification, Indian MSMEs and startups …

Drones Will Play An Important Role In Tracking Development Across India: PM Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

Drones Will Play An Important Role In Tracking Development Across India: PM Modi

News 18  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating the ‘Bharat Drone Mahotsav’ at Pragati Maidan highlighted how drones will play an important role across all sectors in India. “Be it disaster management, agriculture, surveillance, media or tourism; drones will revolutionise how services are provided to the public and also make life easy while providing government services,” said PM Modi. As …

Drone festival: India has potential of becoming global drone hub, says PM Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

Drone festival: India has potential of becoming global drone hub, says PM Modi

India TV News  

Highlights Bharat Drone Mahotsav is a two-day event and is being held on May 27-28 Over 1,600 delegates have participated in the festival India is set to become global drone hub by 2030 Drone festival: There was an environment of "indifference" towards the use of technology in governance before 2014 due to which the poor and the middle class suffered …

Govt is fast-tracking drone usage: Scindia
2 years, 8 months ago

Govt is fast-tracking drone usage: Scindia

Live Mint  

The government will enable accelerated adoption of drone usage across sectors by easing regulations and through specialised schemes, civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. Launching a programme by policy think tank NITI Aayog to promote innovation in drones and its accelerated use, Scindia said that with the active participation of industry players and the government, the drone industry …

Drones Can Help India's Agro Industry to Take Off, Lift Other Sectors: VFLYX CEO
2 years, 8 months ago

Drones Can Help India's Agro Industry to Take Off, Lift Other Sectors: VFLYX CEO

News 18  

When it comes to technical advancement, the scenario is not the same as 10 years ago. News18 spoke to Vishal Saurav, CEO & Founder of VFLYX India, a drone technology company based in Bengaluru planning to invest around 3.4 million dollars in R&D, manufacturing, and testing of drones. We are expecting the drone market to grow tenfold in the next …

Counter-drone technology developed, transferred to industries: DRDO chief
3 years, 3 months ago

Counter-drone technology developed, transferred to industries: DRDO chief

India Today  

Defence Research and Development Organisation has developed counter-drone technology and transferred it to industries, which have taken orders from the armed forces and security forces of the country, a senior official of the organisation said on Thursday. It has all the necessary elements required to counter drones, whether it is detection, tracking or surveillance and even a process called software …

ICMR allowed to use drones for vaccine delivery trials in Manipur, Nagaland
3 years, 4 months ago

ICMR allowed to use drones for vaccine delivery trials in Manipur, Nagaland

Live Mint  

Ministry of Civil Aviation said it has granted conditional exemption from Drone Policy to Indian Council of Medical Research and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay on Monday. ICMR, the apex biomedical research body in India, has been allowed to use drones for conducting experimental Beyond Visual Line of Sight vaccine delivery in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Manipur, and Nagaland up …

In Perspective: India’s big bet on drones
3 years, 4 months ago

In Perspective: India’s big bet on drones

Hindustan Times  

Last week, India’s civil aviation ministry notified new rules covering drones — the second time that regulations were updated this year itself. The resulting rules appear to recognise that the previous regulations more or less amounted to throwing the baby out with the bathwater – a labyrinthine process ostensibly aimed at keeping the skies safe meant people had to navigate …

Imagine your pizza and fashion drone-delivered to your doorsteps as India lands new Drone Rules 2021
3 years, 4 months ago

Imagine your pizza and fashion drone-delivered to your doorsteps as India lands new Drone Rules 2021

Times of India  

Ehtesham is a Hyderabad-based communication & digital marketing consultant. While the government and industry are already enthusiastic about the new Drone Rules 2021, describing them as futuristic and positive, India’s urban populace – particularly its youngsters – are ecstatic at the idea of receiving their favourite Amazon, Myntra, Swiggy, and Zomato deliveries by drones. In a series of tweets, the …

Here are some key points from the Centre’s new drone rules
3 years, 4 months ago

Here are some key points from the Centre’s new drone rules

Live Mint  

On Thursday, the government of India notified a new drone policy and fresh norms for their usage that are expected to significantly transform the landscape for drones and unmanned aircraft systems in the country. Meanwhile, the fee for permissions to operate drones has also been reduced to nominal levels, the new rules explain. Some previous approvals that have been removed …

Centre grants drone use permission to Bhubaneswar's NISER for specific locations
3 years, 5 months ago

Centre grants drone use permission to Bhubaneswar's NISER for specific locations

India TV News  

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted drone use permission to the National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar. "Ministry of Civil Aviation and Directorate General of Civil Aviation have granted conditional exemption from Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021 to the National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar," informed an official release by the Ministry. Earlier this month, …

This is How the Emerging Drone Industry Can Have Its Make in India Moment
3 years, 5 months ago

This is How the Emerging Drone Industry Can Have Its Make in India Moment

News 18  

As India opens its arms to embrace a liberalized drone ecosystem with the Draft Drone Rules 2021, the drone industry is eyeing a boundless sky for the drones to take off. In such a scenario, even the largest drone manufacturers in the country are forced to import crucial components for drones, depriving India of a chance to go truly atmanirbhar …

Draft Drone Rules : Civil Aviation Ministry Proposes New Rules To Regulate Drone Related Activities
3 years, 5 months ago

Draft Drone Rules : Civil Aviation Ministry Proposes New Rules To Regulate Drone Related Activities

Live Law  

The Central Government has invited suggestions for Draft Drone Rules to regulate Drone Related Activities.These Rules, when notified, will repeal the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules 2021 which had come into force earlier this year. The Central Government has invited suggestions for Draft Drone Rules to regulate Drone Related Activities. In its preamble to the draft Rules, the Centre states that …

New Drone Rules Give the Budding Industry Wings to Fly High
3 years, 5 months ago

New Drone Rules Give the Budding Industry Wings to Fly High

News 18  

India became an IT hub in the 1990s and Indian programmers were sought-after during the dotcom boom. The drone rules have allayed the budding industry’s fears and are a welcome change from the existing rules under which obtaining license for drones is a herculean task. People flying these drones and model aircraft now do not need a drone pilot license. …

Govt Issues Draft Rules to Ensure Ease of Using Drones On Basis of 'Trust, Self-certification'
3 years, 6 months ago

Govt Issues Draft Rules to Ensure Ease of Using Drones On Basis of 'Trust, Self-certification'

News 18  

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued draft rules to ensure ease of using drones in India on the basis of “trust, self-certification and non-intrusive monitoring”, an official statement said on Thursday. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the draft rules mark a “stark shift” from the UAS Rules, 2021. No pilot licence will be required for micro drones, nano …

Weeks After Jammu Air Force Station Attack, MOCA Issues Draft Of Refreshed Drone Policy
3 years, 6 months ago

Weeks After Jammu Air Force Station Attack, MOCA Issues Draft Of Refreshed Drone Policy

ABP News  

New Delhi: Just weeks after the drone attack at the Air Force station in Jammu, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued the draft of the new The Drone Rules, 2021 for public consultation. These drone rules which are "built on a premise of trust, self-certification, and non-intrusive monitoring" will replace the UAS Rules 2021 which were released on 12 …

Combating the drone menace: India needs to pick up pace with anti-drone measures
3 years, 6 months ago

Combating the drone menace: India needs to pick up pace with anti-drone measures

India Today  

Low flying buzzing drones with little or no sound can be a nightmare for security forces as they are difficult to detect and can be tools to carry out destruction. ANTI-DRONE SYSTEMS DEVELOPED AROUND THE WORLD ISRAEL'S DRONE DOME Just like Israel's Iron Drome that can detect and neutralise missiles, the Drome Drone is an effective system to take on …

Drone seen over Indian High Commission in Islamabad, New Delhi protests breach: All you need to know
3 years, 6 months ago

Drone seen over Indian High Commission in Islamabad, New Delhi protests breach: All you need to know

Firstpost  

Two defence personnel were injured in twin blasts conducted by drones at Jammu’s IAF station on Sunday Days after a drone attacked the Indian Air Force station in Jammu, reports said that a drone was seen in the residential area of the Indian high commission in Islamabad. Two defence personnel were injured in twin blasts conducted by drones at Jammu’s …

Jammu Drone Attack: India’s New Commercial Drone Policy Explained in 7 Easy Points
3 years, 6 months ago

Jammu Drone Attack: India’s New Commercial Drone Policy Explained in 7 Easy Points

News 18  

With the reprehensible attack on the Indian Air Force base in Jammu, drones have once again come to the forefront. Indeed, the government has been proactively working on India’s commercial drone policy for a while. The earlier policy had limited drone operations to 400 feet but the new policy recognizes that drone operations cannot be limited to 400 ft and …

From surveillance to combat: Decoding India's drone mission
3 years, 6 months ago

From surveillance to combat: Decoding India's drone mission

India Today  

A swarm of drones covered the parade ground during the Army Day parade on January 15 this year as the Indian Army put up a unique display of its recently acquired indigenous unmanned aerial vehicles. Aerial attacks involving drones loaded with missiles and laser-guided bombs, capable of destroying targets deep inside enemy territory, could soon be a reality for the …

Working to Develop Drone Tech in Light of Recent Events, DRDO On It, CDS Rawat Says
3 years, 6 months ago

Working to Develop Drone Tech in Light of Recent Events, DRDO On It, CDS Rawat Says

News 18  

India has to start preparing for the future generation of warfare, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Monday, days after a drone, in a first-of-its-kind strike, dropped two bombs at Indian Air Force station in Jammu. Speaking on the need for acquiring anti-drone technology in an exclusive interview to CNN-News18, Gen Rawat said drones, swarms and other …

India needs drone detection systems to counter future attacks, say experts
3 years, 6 months ago

India needs drone detection systems to counter future attacks, say experts

India Today  

Two drones were spotted over the Kaluchak and Ratnuchak military stations in Jammu late Sunday night. India Today spoke to defence analyst Sameer Joshi and ideaForge Tech CEO Ankit Mehta to discuss this new form of warfare involving drones. Ankit Mehta: This is something that has been observed in other parts of the world where small drones have been used …

Drones in India: Who can buy them, what are usage conditions and how govt is controlling drone use
3 years, 6 months ago

Drones in India: Who can buy them, what are usage conditions and how govt is controlling drone use

India Today  

Drones are fast bringing the next big technology revolution around the globe. As per the size of the drone, the following categories have been listed under the Gazette: Nano Drones: Drones weighing less than or equal to 250 grams fall under this category. The Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021, state that no license or permit is needed to fly such …

Govt. allows ICRISAT to use drones for agricultural research
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt. allows ICRISAT to use drones for agricultural research

The Hindu  

The government has allowed Hyderabad-based International Crops Research Institute to use drones for agricultural research activities, an official release said on Monday. Granting the institute a “conditional” exemption from some of the rules applicable for deployment of drones, the Civil Aviation Ministry said the institute can gather data for agricultural research activities within the ICRISAT research field using remotely piloted …

Unboxing The Proposed Drone Laws: An Analysis Of The New Draft Rules On UAS/Drones In India
4 years, 6 months ago

Unboxing The Proposed Drone Laws: An Analysis Of The New Draft Rules On UAS/Drones In India

Live Law  

Introduction Drones or automation, in general, is the most significant development, which the aviation industry will undergo in the coming decades. The first and foremost aspect of the Draft Rules are that they seeks to establish an Indian drone registry akin to the Indian aircraft registry, which the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is required to maintain in relation to …

Drones to soon transport organs, supplies between hospitals: Jayant Sinha
6 years, 1 month ago

Drones to soon transport organs, supplies between hospitals: Jayant Sinha

The Quint  

New Delhi, Nov 30 India could soon see the use of drones for transporting organs and other emergency medical supplies between hospitals under the new policy for remotely piloted aircraft, the official registration process for which began on Friday. Speaking to reporters here, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said the government is examining the possibility of creating …

National Drone Policy is progressive but there are grey areas that need to be addressed
6 years, 1 month ago

National Drone Policy is progressive but there are grey areas that need to be addressed

Firstpost  

In India, the first notification regulating the drone industry came as a public notice issued by India’s Civil Aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation on 7 October 2014. The only positive part in the notification was the future promise by Civil Aviation Ministry that, “DGCA is in the process of formulating the regulations and globally harmonise those for regulatory …

India unveils its very first drone policy, to be effective from 1 December
6 years, 4 months ago

India unveils its very first drone policy, to be effective from 1 December

Firstpost  

Permission for flying a drone needs to be applied via an app and digital permits will be given accordingly. However, that is about to change from 1 December after the National Drone Policy drafted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation comes into effect. It was necessary to develop global standard drone regulations that would permit, with appropriate safeguards, the commercial …

Government unveils drone policy, new regulations to come into effect from December 1
6 years, 4 months ago

Government unveils drone policy, new regulations to come into effect from December 1

India TV News  

The government on Monday unveiled a policy and guidelines for remotely piloted aircraft or drones. Unveiling the "Drone Regulations 1.0" in New Delhi, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said that these would help foster technology and innovation in the development of drones which have an extensive range of applications ranging from disaster relief, aerial surveys and in agriculture to precision …

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