Karnataka to Establish Drone Testing Hub Near Bengaluru
Karnataka plans to set up drone testing hub near Bengaluru
The Economic Times
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Karnataka plans to set up a dedicated drone flight testing facility near Bengaluru to enhance its drone economy. The initiative aims to attract manufacturers and startups by streamlining regulations and fostering infrastructure development. An annual Bengaluru Drone Festival is also proposed to promote innovation in drone technology.
- 01The drone testing facility will be operationalized on an accelerated timeline to support early-stage industry access.
- 02Karnataka's IT/BT minister Priyank Kharge emphasized the state's commitment to leading India's drone economy through infrastructure and policy enablement.
- 03The proposed Bengaluru Drone Festival will feature drone racing, hackathons, and innovation showcases.
- 04Discussions included expanding government use of drone technology in public service delivery and talent development.
- 05Key industry participants included representatives from firms like IdeaForge, Asteria Aerospace, and Newspace Research & Technologies.
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The Karnataka government has announced plans to establish a dedicated drone flight testing facility near Bengaluru, aiming to bolster the state's drone economy. This initiative, announced during a high-level industry consultation led by IT/BT minister Priyank Kharge, seeks to attract drone manufacturers and startups by streamlining the regulatory framework and enhancing infrastructure. The facility will be operationalized quickly, allowing early-stage industry access while developing an institutional framework. Kharge stated that Karnataka is focused on creating shared testing facilities and simplifying regulatory pathways for the drone sector. Additionally, the proposal includes launching an annual Bengaluru Drone Festival, which will showcase drone racing, hackathons, and innovation to position the city as a national hub for drone technology. The consultation involved key stakeholders from various aerospace and defense firms, highlighting the collaborative effort to advance drone technology in the region.
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The establishment of the drone testing hub is expected to create new job opportunities and foster innovation in the drone industry, benefiting local startups and manufacturers.
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