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1 lakh drone pilots needed in coming years: Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia - After the government liberalized the drone rule on August 25, 2021, a large number of jobs will be created in the drone industry.
"We need close to a lakh drone pilots in the years to come and with two-three months of training, a drone pilot will earn a monthly salary of around Rs 30,000," Scindia said, as reported by PTI.
India is constantly updating and upgrading its drone policy to cater to the needs of various sectors, yet keeping in mind national security and privacy.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has opened the application window for those manufacturers of drones and drone components, who may have crossed the PLIeligibility threshold for the full financial year (1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022). Such manufacturers may submit the application form at https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/application-pli-scheme. The MoCA order dated 4th May 2022 is at: https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/Application%20for%20PLI%20scheme%20for%20drones%20and%20drone%20components.pdf The deadline for…
Drone startup Garuda Aerospace has secured an undisclosed amount in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Ocgrow Ventures.