Weekly news wrap-up on the emerging drone ecosystem in India – 02122022

02/12/2022

Our weekly news wrap-up on the emerging drone ecosystem in India will give you an insight into the training, skill development, capacity building, technology and industry updates. Apart from keeping you updated, the news snippets from the drone ecosystem could help you generate leads and opportunities to develop your business in the sector.

Here we go with the top headlines of the week from the drone ecosystem in India

Updates from the drone ecosystem in India

Telangana will establish two new aerospace parks. According to Praveen PA, Director of Telangana Aviation and Defence, the first proposed park is in Eliminedu, near Ibrahimpatnam, and the second is yet to be finalised.
The government has launched a subsidy program that would pay 50% of the price of a drone, up to Rs 5 lakh. On drones acquired exclusively for farming purposes, farmers will receive financial support.
A drone flying demonstration using 4G technology from Urban Matrix, a Bengaluru-based startup in the drone industry, made history.
On November 14, 2022, a trial run of transporting apple boxes with the use of a drone was completed in Nichar village of Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
Syngenta India completed a drone yatra across 13 states and 17,000 km in order to carry out a major farmer outreach program across India and educate farmers about the use of drones in farming activities.
The Tamil Nadu government has identified two unused airstrips for the building of a drone hub. In order to establish its facilities, they are contacting both national and international companies.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced that the state has released an aerospace and defence industry policy with the aim of getting 75,000 crores in investments over a ten-year period.
To develop, produce, and test drone, counter-drone, and related technologies for the Indian Navy indigenously, the Indian Navy and the Drone Federation of India have partnered together.
In Himachal Pradesh, Skye Air Mobility and Vegrow conducted a three-day drone delivery demonstration to carry over 100 kg of apples from fields to the Vegrow Hub.
To centralize the use and management of drones, UrbanMatrix developed a software called MatrixCC.
The Chhattisgarh government signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at the Chhattisgarh Business Summit 2022 to establish an ethanol production plant, as well as a drone and UAV manufacturing unit.
To help raise awareness of red zones and provide guidance for law enforcement agencies, NASSCOM requested the government to create a standard operating procedure (SOP).
By the beginning of 2023, the electric vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility intends to introduce drone-mounted electric trucks. The detachable drones will be powered by electricity and manufactured in India.
On November 25, 2022, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the Drone Technology Center at Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT) in Agartala.
Under the supervision of Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor (V.C.) SKUAST Kashmir, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) held the first-ever agricultural drone demonstration ceremony on November 27, 2022.

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Weekly news wrap-up on the emerging drone ecosystem in India – 16112022

Ajay Kumar

17/11/2022

Our weekly news wrap-up on the emerging drone ecosystem in India will give you an insight into the training, skill development, capacity building, technology and industry updates. Apart from keeping you updated, the news snippets from the drone ecosystem could help you generate leads and opportunities to develop your business in the sector.

This is the first edition of our weekly news wrap-up on the emerging drone ecosystem, where we have covered all the recent happenings in the first few weeks of November 2022. Here we go with the top headlines.

Updates from the drone ecosystem in India – Week 02

General Aeronautics Pvt Limited and Bayer have partnered to provide DGCA-approved drone services for crop protection to small farm owners in India.
To provide Instant Delivery to 1378 pin codes across 24 cities in India, TSAW is establishing 136 drone hubs across the nation in collaboration with CABT Logistics.
Garuda Aerospace has raised $5 million and will use it to work with big global companies in the aerospace and defence industries to develop advanced drone solutions for the armed forces.
Amazon has unveiled the look of its new Prime Air delivery drone, which can withstand mild rain and extreme temperatures. The brand-new “MK30” drone will go into service in 2024.
To boost farmer productivity and income, IFFCO and Drone Destination signed an MOU to provide DGCA-certified drone pilot training and application of drones in various farming activities.
A centre for drone pilot training will be established in Prayagraj; drone pilots will be trained in Naini beginning in late January or early February of the following year.
To produce 2,500 drone pilots yearly, Tamil Nadu signed an MOU with IGRUA, De Drone World Solutions.
By the end of November, Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University (ANGRAU) will launch a 12-day drone technology course that is a first for the country.
Arunachal Pradesh’s East Kameng district’s remote Bana region received the first-ever drone delivery of essential medicines from Seppa.

Updates from the drone ecosystem in India – Week 01

In order to implement different new schemes as part of its plan for smart cities, the Haryana government intends to implement multiple IoT (internet of things) solutions linked with drones.
A Delhi-based organization named IG Drones launched India’s first “Drone Simulator” at the Defence Expo in 2022 in an effort to empower 10 million+ youths and support the Prime Minister’s vision of establishing India as the world’s drone capital.
On November 2, 2022, Garuda Aerospace announced that it had signed an MOU with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru for joint research operations and services involving unmanned aerial vehicles.
DroneAcharya expands by purchasing more than 100 new drones. Starting in 2023, it plans to annually train more than 500 pilots and 25 instructors.
In the Pre-IPO round, Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, as well as market veteran Shankar Sharma, acquired minority stakes in DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations.
On November 6, 2022, Siasat Daily and Space Tech Global organized a seminar on “drone pilot training.” The workshop’s aim was to assist students to get started on their drone journey.
According to Aerosys Aviation India, the drone may be used to detect nutrient scarcity in the field and then spray the essential nutrients for better crop results and farmer income.
Using a fixed-wing drone, Drone Imaging and Information Services of Haryana Limited (DRIISHYA) successfully surveyed the Khanak mines for volumetric analysis in the mining areas of Bhiwani district, Dadam and Khanak.
The Delhi-based organization IG Drones unveiled India’s first “Drone Simulator” at the Defence Expo in 2022 in an effort to empower more than 10 million youth and support the Prime Minister’s vision of making India the world’s drone capital.

*IMPORTANT:

The news snippets are curated and adapted from various sources with the sole objective of keeping our readers updated about the evolving drone industry in India.

If any source has objections or other concerns, please write to us at contact@dronefluence.com, giving valid reasons, and we will remove the link to your content.

3 Important things to know before you fly a drone

S. Divya Sree

17/11/2022

Ever since drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) became commercially available to the public, they have become increasingly popular. It has become as easy as purchasing remote cars or toy helicopter through e-commerce sites. However, unlike these nano drones which we unbox, charge the batteries and test it on field, there are few critical things to know before you fly a drone.

Drone operation, registration and licensing are regulated by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India. Drones used for commercial, industrial and entertainment purposes are subject to strict guidelines and regulations. Before flying a drone, you must be aware of the legal requirements for operating, restrictions on use, safe zones to fly a drone, etc.

The Digital Sky website, operated by DGCA is a single-window online platform for all the queries, approvals and registrations pertaining to drones in India. It is your go-to resource to expand your knowledge on the latest drone rules and regulations

In this article, we present you the three important things to know before you fly a drone with inputs from Mr. Amit Takte, VP of Technology and Training, DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations.

Drones for recreational and professional use

Did you know there are a few rules and regulations you need to follow while using a drone? You must have certainly seen YouTubers use drones to take pictures and videos and this might have made you keen on capturing amazing aerial images and videos using drones. However, you must know that there are different kinds of drones available in the market and have a specific set of rules for their usage. The drones typically used by photographers or videographers are “nano drones” and weigh less than 250 gm.

Classification of drones

Nano drones: Weighing less than or equal to 250 grams
Micro drones: Weighing more than 250 grams, but less than or equal to 2 kilograms;
Small drones: Weighing more than 2 kilograms, but less than or equal to 25 kilograms;
Medium drones: Weighing more than 25 kilograms, but less than or equal to 150 kilograms; and
Large drones: Weighing more than 150 kilograms

Few important things you need to know

A person using a drone should know how to fly and handle the equipment.
Nano drones do not require registration, as per the DGCA The specified height recommended by the government for these drones is below 15 meters.
For drones intended for commercial purposes, the pilot must register the drone and obtain a pilot’s license as per the law.
The drones used for surveillance and agriculture classify as industrial drones. While the core flying skills are the same for industrial and online purchased drones, they are considerably more complicated and have a variety of functions. The capabilities and range of the drone equipment differ considerably.

Using drones illegally results in penalties

Did you know that there could be legal consequences for flying drones in unauthorised areas? Typically, when flying a drone, you need to be careful about the places you fly it. Drones are safe to fly as long as they are in the green zone. For example, if a YouTuber is flying a drone without following the rules and regulations given by the government and is earning profit from their channel, they may face legal issues. In case of any violation, one is also subjected to necessary Police action.

Few important things you need to know

Drone pilots should be aware of various zones (green, yellow, and red) approved by the DGCA and this information is available on the website through the interactive airspace map
Information on approved zones and other details regarding training and certification is also available on the Digital Sky website.

Digital Sky Website – Your go-to place

It is a must to visit the Digital Sky website to learn everything there is to know about drone rules and regulations, such as purchasing and operating drones before you begin to fly drones. DigitalSky website was created to help with drone, pilot, and online operator registration. Drones are subject to India’s “No Permission-No Takeoff” (NPNT) provision, which states that drone operations are prohibited in Indian skies without first acquiring regulatory approval through the Digital Sky Platform.

Before flying drones in any location, one must remember to:

Check on the Digital Sky website before engaging in any drone activity.
It is essential to read and follow the do’s and don’ts mentioned on the website.

India’s goal of becoming global drone hub by the year 2030 is subjected to and supported by various new rules and regulations. However, these rules have greatly improved the drone market along with single window clearances for operating drones in India. Therefore, it is important to keep oneself familiar and updated with these from time to time before flying a drone.

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