The meteoric rise of India’s drone industry continues unabated. With over 38,500 drones registered and 39,890 DGCA-approved remote pilots by February 2026, the nation is building a powerhouse ecosystem. Official stats from Tuesday point to 240+ certified training organizations fostering expertise in drone management and servicing.
This vibrant network includes producers, tech developers, operators, educators, certified flyers, entrepreneurs, academic institutions, and digital enablers, unified by streamlined rules. Deployed widely in agriculture, real estate surveys, infrastructure checks, disaster mapping, and administrative tasks, drones are sharpening efficiency and accountability.
SVAMITVA’s impact is profound: 3.28 lakh villages drone-mapped, yielding 2.76 crore property cards for 1.82 lakh villages in 31 states. Transitioning from trials to a cornerstone sector, drones enjoy policy boosts and investment incentives.
Women’s empowerment shines through 1,094 drones handed to SHGs—over 500 under Namo Drone Didi—elevating crop outputs and household earnings. Indigenous tech promotion, skill-building, and policy alignments will harness drones for economic uplift, monitoring, and security.
From rail tracks to expressways, surveillance expands with robust backing, budgets, and R&D funds, positioning India as a frontrunner in global drone dominance.