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 Prime Minister said: “The new Drone Rules usher in a landmark moment for this sector in India. Approvals, compliance requirements and entry barriers have been significantly reduced.” – PM Modi “The new Drone Rules will tremendously help start-ups and our youth working in this sector. It will help leverage India’s strengths in innovation, technology & engineering to make India a drone hub.”- PM Modi Many reports have already indicated that drone food delivery and other essential services delivery are about to explode in the UAE, the US, Japan, Singapore, and Australia and the Indian government has now decided to replace the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021 with the new Drone Rules, 2021.

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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 …

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  

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India's indigenous drones set to take flight but concerns remain: Experts
2 years, 7 months ago

India's indigenous drones set to take flight but concerns remain: Experts

India TV News  

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India will be drone hub by 2030: PM Modi at country's biggest drone festival
2 years, 7 months ago

India will be drone hub by 2030: PM Modi at country's biggest drone festival

India Today  

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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  

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Making of India's drone economy
2 years, 11 months ago

Making of India's drone economy

Business Standard  

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

In Perspective: India’s big bet on drones

Hindustan Times  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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