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Indian drone makers welcome govt's decision to ban import of drones

The decision will block cheaper Chinese products, encourage participation from large corporations

Israel becomes first country allowing drones in civilian airspace: Minister

Israel's Ministry of Transport and Road Safety has announced the country's first certification for unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) to operate in civilian airspace.

Govt bans import of foreign drones to boost Make in India, lists exceptions

The decision has been taken with a view to promote local manufacturing under Make in India scheme

UAE says it intercepted and destroyed 3 drones that entered its airspace

The commercial and tourism hub has faced several attacks in the past few weeks launched by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group

Govt to promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free natural farming in 2022-23: FM

Presenting the Budget 2022-23 in Parliament, Sitharaman said the inclusive development is one of the four priorities of the government moving forward

New guidelines for procuring anti-drone technology soon: Govt

There have been roughly 60 sightings of drones along the northern border in Jammu and Kashmir and on the western border in Punjab

Govt notifies drone certification scheme to boost indigenous manufacturing

Along with the liberalised drone rules, airspace map, the PLI scheme and the single window DigitalSky Platform, this will help drone manufacturing industry in India, says govt

Centre to fund drone purchase by FPOs, farm R&D bodies, even individuals

In some cases, funding to cover full cost of a conventional drone

Why Indian drone startups are lagging behind in the fund-raising race

Industry players say that investors tend to shy away when the govt is the largest customer for a small company. But that is just the tip of the iceberg

Beating Retreat to have show of nearly 1,000 drones by IIT-Delhi startup

The annual Beating the Retreat ceremony, which takes place in the national capital on January 29, will have a show of nearly 1,000 drones by a IIT-Delhi-based startup

2 Indians, 1 Pakistani killed in suspected Houthi drone attack in Abu Dhabi

The explosions were caused by "small flying objects", possibly drones, that hit three petroleum tankers in Abu Dhabi, police said

Two Indians among three dead as drones target ADNOC tanks: Report

The Indian Embassy in the UAE said that the mission is in close touch with concerned the Emirati authorities for further details

Use of drones in farm sector can generate 50 lakh jobs: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari said he has discussed with his two cabinet colleagues the need to draft a policy on using the drone technology in the farm sector

500 drones used for show on India's freedom struggle in Lucknow

The show was held as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations

Drones take centre stage in US-China war on data harvesting

Critics of DJI warn the drone maker may be channelling reams of sensitive data to Chinese intelligence agencies

US curbs Chinese drone maker DJI, others it accuses of aiding rights abuses

China denies rights abuses in Xinjiang and has pushed back against US "interference" in its affairs, vowing to protect its companies against US sanctions.

Small Chinese drones carrying drugs frequently intrude into India: BSF DG

The BSF head said at least 67 drone sightings have been made in this year till now along India's western border with Pakistan

Bayer conducts first drone trial in agriculture in Hyderabad

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said: I'm really happy to learn that Bayer is organising a pilot project on the use of drones in agriculture"

Drones banned till Nov 25 in Noida, Greater Noida ahead of PM's visit

The police invoked powers under CrPC section 144, which is implemented in the district adjoining Delhi in western Uttar Pradesh, to prohibit the use of private drones.

India set to seal $3 billion Predator drone deal with US by current fiscal

The procurement proposal has been moved by the Indian Navy and all three services are likely to get 10 drones each