India is soaring into the drone era, boasting more than 38,500 registered drones and 39,890 certified remote pilots as per February 2026 data. Tuesday’s release spotlights over 240 approved training facilities developing talent for drone piloting and maintenance.
A thriving ecosystem unites manufacturers, software creators, parts suppliers, service networks, trainers, pilots, startups, researchers, and platforms under one regulatory umbrella. Drones excel in agrotech, land audits, build-site oversight, crisis response, and public aid, fostering reliability and clarity.
Through SVAMITVA, 3.28 lakh villages underwent aerial surveys, creating 2.76 crore property documents across 1.82 lakh sites in 31 states. Evolving beyond prototypes, this sector thrives on forward-thinking governance and fiscal support.
Inclusivity marks progress: 1,094 drones to SHGs, 500+ via Namo Drone Didi, spurring farm efficiency and women’s financial independence. Homegrown production, pilot upskilling, and integrated initiatives will supercharge drones’ role in prosperity, vigilance, and protection.
Railway and road monitoring intensifies, backed by surging investments and innovation aid, as India accelerates toward leadership in unmanned flight technologies.