Trump signs orders intended to jolt US drone manufacturingPresident Trump signed executive orders to strengthen the US drone industry, expand commercial use, and address national security threats. ...
07 Jun, 2025, 09.36 AM IST
Over 29,500 registered drones in India: Official dataAn official data reveals India has over 29,500 registered drones, with the highest numbers in Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. DGCA has ...
16 Feb, 2025, 05.10 PM IST
Swiggy partners with Garuda Areospce for drone delivery trials in NCR, BengaluruThe drones will be used to replenish inventory between seller-run dark stores and a "common customer point." Swiggy, in a blog post, said t...
04 May, 2022, 12.27 PM IST
To fast track agri-drone adoption, Centre approves 477 pesticides for drone usageThese 477 registered pesticides include insecticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators (PGRs), for commercial use through drones for...
20 Apr, 2022, 08.34 AM IST
Government issues SoP for use of drone in crop protection; CropLife India welcomes moveReleasing the SoP, the agriculture ministry said, in recent years, use of drones in agriculture has gained prominence and some states are a...
09 Dec, 2021, 08.02 PM IST
French Group Thales to invest over $1.2 billion in IndiaThe company is investing a billion euros (1.2 billion dollars). A significant part of the of this investment will range from manufacturing ...
19 Oct, 2021, 07.39 AM IST
Key takeaways: Government notifies drone rulesThe Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) - under whose ambit the regulation falls – has incorporated the final changes in the rules, as sought...
26 Aug, 2021, 03.23 PM IST
Govt's new drone rules set to land in a weekThe new Drone Rules 2021, announced in July, will replace the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Rules 2021, which was lauded by stakeholders for si...
26 Aug, 2021, 07.01 AM IST
Authorities impose restrictions on use of drones in J-K's KathuaAn order issued by District Magistrate, Kathua, Rahul Yadav stated it has been noticed that the use of small drone cameras has increased in...
02 Jul, 2021, 11.09 PM IST
Registrations begin today for drone ‘census’Any unregistered drone operated beyond January 31 will invite penal action, said the order issued by the aviation ministry. It said the pre...
14 Jan, 2020, 07.48 AM IST
Drones: Out of sight, but in Indian govt's mindAs part of the policy, the govt also proposed to set up a dedicated drone corridor, create drone ports and allow 100% foreign direct invest...
16 Jan, 2019, 07.39 AM IST
Global drone alliance on the anvil, says civil aviation ministryIndia is reaching out to Israel and the European Union for their support to form the alliance.
07 Dec, 2018, 06.29 PM IST
Online registration for drone operation startsThe government, in August, had put in place regulations for operations of remotely piloted aircraft, to come into effect from December 1.
01 Dec, 2018, 10.43 PM IST
'Drone ports' in hospitals soon to allow quick transportation of organs: Jayant SinhaUnion minister of state for aviation Jayant Sinha said the authorities concerned, which will begin registration of big drones (non-toys) fr...
01 Dec, 2018, 11.04 AM IST
Come this October, drones for civilian purposes may turn into a realityThe sale and purchase of drones in currently restricted by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India.
18 Jul, 2018, 12.30 PM IST
Drone companies call for changes to government’s draft regulationsAt a Delhi event on December 15 last year, Jayant Sinha had said that regulations for operating drones in the country will be ready in the ...
15 Jan, 2018, 08.11 AM IST
UK to introduce drone registration, safety testsAccording to the Department of Transport, registration will be mandated for owners of drones weighing more than 250 grams, the BBC reported.
22 Jul, 2017, 02.47 PM IST