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The UAV sector holds tremendous opportunities and if unleashed, has the potential to transform many of the sectors and could contribute 4-5 % to India’s GDP, due to multiplier effect. UAV, commonly known as a drone, started off from being used for defence purposes and are now increasingly used in the civilian space.
Developments in the fields of artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, miniaturisation, materials science, thermal imaging, etc. have enabled diverse civilian and commercial application of drones in sectors like agriculture, power, infrastructure, mining and telecom to undertake various activities with significant improvements in efficiency and cost. Since 2001, approximately 38 companies have applied for industrial license to manufacture UAVs in India. Furthermore, more than 50 start-ups have started providing services in this new industry. The global market is witnessing a boom despite several concerns relating to its potential use as a weapon, proprietary and privacy infringement. The future holds many new avenues for the use of UAVs as they are expected to replace 80% of operations presently carried out by manned aircraft. As per NITI Aayog estimates, the Indian market for UAV will be $50 billion over the next 15 years.
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Sumeet Gupta
Deputy Secretary GeneralTimeline
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2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Oct
Event
Drone Manufacturing, R&D and Testing Facilitation in Tamil Nadu
Aug
Event
Call for Nomination - FICCI Drone Awards 2023
Jul
Event
Himachal Drone Conclave
Feb
Sep
Press Release
Focus on quality, innovation and indigenization to make India a global drone hub: Gen VK Singh (Retd), MoS for Civil Aviation
Dec
Event
Gwalior Drone Mela
Nov
Oct
Press Release
The Government is working as an enabler by creating conducive policy framework, funding incentive and demand structure for Drones: Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister for Civil Aviation, GoI
Event
Drones For Public Good Mass Awareness Program: Inaugural Session - Drones for Increasing Farmers' Income
Sep
Press Release
FICCI welcomes Cabinet approval for PLI in Auto and Drones sector
Feb
Press Release
Vision is for India to be the Drone Hub of the world; Drones shall play a key role in future armed conflicts: Amber Dubey, JS, MoCA
Event
FICCI Session on Drones & Counter-Drone opportunities in Defence and Homeland Security
Jul
Press Release
Need a robust policy framework in application of agrochemical spray using drones: FICCI-CropLife Paper
Event
Virtual Conference on Drones Application Technology in Spraying for Crop Protection
Press Release
Indian UAS Rules 2020 will facilitate Industrial Revolution 4.0: FICCI Recommendations to Government
Policy
FICCI Recommendations on the Draft UAS Rules 2020
Jun
Press Release
SVAMITVA scheme will be a game changer for Drone Industry - Surveyor General of India at FICCI event
Aug
Press Release
Government to soon identify key counter drone technologies for critical installations - Rakesh Asthaana, DG, BCAS
