Page 19 - Drones

Garuda Aerospace to export 12,000 drones, lowest bidder in RITES

Meanwhile, Garuda Aerospace has raised an undisclosed sum as Pre-series A funding from investors led by Ocgrow Ventures.

Amazon's drone delivery program is hit by crashes and safety concerns

The company is a long way from launching a drone delivery service

Dr Lal PathLabs unveils pilot project to transport blood samples via drones

Diagnostic services provider Dr Lal PathLabs on Tuesday said it has launched a pilot project to use drones for transporting blood samples. The use of drones would expand Dr Lal Pathlab's services to inaccessible locations, the company said in a statement. Pilot projects are being launched across multiple remote, semi-urban and rural locations to experiment multiple-use cases that eliminate challenges like congestion due to traffic, poor road conditions and inaccessibility, it added. "As the leader in diagnostic industry, Dr Lal PathLabs is committed towards integration of new technologies into its existing logistics systems to further expedite sample collections. The use of drones could significantly speed-up regular and emergency medical care in rural areas and help save lives," Dr Lal PathLabs Head Logistics & Home Collection Amit Aggarwal noted. The company is initiating pilot projects in different parts of the country. "If these first trial runs are successful, we are hopeful

Scindia confident about India becoming global leader in drones by 2030

'I am very optimistic for the increase in fleet size, aircraft, the building of airports, new routes and expanding ecosystem in India, whether it's MRO, cargo, FTO and drones,' he said

Israel's shadow conflict with drones and cyber-attacks with Iran

The main weapons used in this shadow conflict are drones and cyberwarfare and both sides try to keep a lid on this war because, as a rule, they maintain secrecy about their clandestine operations

Drone tech start-up AUS signs Rs 3.75 cr lease financing deal with Grip

Grip and AUS have entered a deal that allows retail investors to invest in India's growing drone market

Aviation Ministry invites applications from drone industry for PLI scheme

The Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday invited applications from the drone industry for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme that was announced last year.

RattanIndia earmarks Rs 100 cr for drone biz foray through NeoSky India

RattanIndia Enterprises has forayed into the drone business in the country through its wholly-owned subsidiary NeoSky and expects the commercial rollout of products in the first quarter of 2023

BSF shoots down Pakistan drone carrying contraband in Punjab's Ferozpur

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday said that its alert troops shot down a drone which came from the Pakistan side in Punjab's Ferozepur sector

Dialogue on India-US deal for 30 Predator drones at advanced stage: Reports

The discussions on the sale of 30 Predator armed drones by the US to India, the first to a non-NATO ally, at an estimated cost of $3 bn are at an advanced stage, multiple sources have confirmed.

Delhi Police will have separate drone unit in 2-3 years: Rakesh Asthana

Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Thursday said that within two-three years, the force will have a separate unit especially for drones.

Drones, laser beams prohibited near Delhi airport for 2 more months

Air Traffic Control of IGI Airport has reported incidents of vision distraction of the pilots by laser beam especially while landing the aircraft: Official

Growing drone sector to open infinite possibilities, says PM Narendra Modi

He said his government will ensure that there is no impediment in the sector's development and has already undertaken several reforms and policy measures to facilitate its rise

Drone mapping: One in six villages covered in India, shows data

Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra account for nearly 80 per cent of the 108,444 villages where drone surveys have been conducted

Top headlines: Monetary policy, LIC share sale and RIL's drone ambitions

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RIL sets its drone biz plan in motion, looks to become a key player

Looks to become a key player by the end of the decade

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