Drones

Trial-run for drone delivery of medicines complete! Will air delivery become a reality?

The pilot was led by (TAS) and Udaan under the supervision of the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a statement said. 

Aug 20, 2021, 17:14 PM IST

Navy declares areas within 3 km of its facilities ‘No Fly Zone’ in Tamil Nadu

Those seeking to operate drones or similar objects would need to get prior approval from DGCA.

Aug 18, 2021, 15:50 PM IST

After Jammu airbase attack, drones banned in Rajouri

District Magistrate, Rajouri, Rajesh Kumar Shavan said that it has been observed that anti-national elements are using drones and flying objects to cause damage, injury, and risk to human lives in certain parts of the Union Territory. Two low-intensity explosions were reported at Jammu Air Force Station recently.

Jun 30, 2021, 19:17 PM IST

Home Ministry hands over Jammu Air Force Station drone attack case to NIA

In what was the first instance of Pakistan-based terrorists deploying drones to strike vital installations, two bombs were dropped at the IAF station in Jammu in the early hours of Sunday, causing minor injuries to two airmen.

Jun 29, 2021, 11:01 AM IST

Use of weaponised drones for terrorism needs serious attention: India at United Nations

The IAF attack is the first instance of suspected Pakistan-based terrorists deploying drones to strike at the country's vital installations.

Jun 29, 2021, 10:32 AM IST

Indian Army spots hovering drone in Jammu's Sunjwan military station

A drone was spotted by security forces at Kunjwani, Sunjwan and Kaluchak area around 2.30 am.

Jun 29, 2021, 09:24 AM IST

Two drones used in Jammu Air Force station attack- Sources

The strings of two bomb blasts near Jammu airport are now connecting with Pakistan. Although the investigation is on, it is being told that two drones were used to carry out the blasts in Jammu airport's technical area. Watch the ground report.

Jun 27, 2021, 11:46 AM IST

Good news! Flipkart to pilot drone delivery of vaccines, medical supplies

Flipkart will deploy technologies such as geo-mapping, routing of shipments and track and trace of location, among others for smoothly running the operation. 

Jun 12, 2021, 08:41 AM IST

Government nod to permission-compliant drone operations in 166 additional green zones

These 166 green zones are in addition to the 66 green zones already approved by the ministry till date, the statement said. The new zones permitted on Saturday are in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh. 

May 29, 2021, 18:37 PM IST

Coal India delays Drone deployment due to COVID-19 pandemic

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), the research and technical arm of the miner, is one of the organisations in the country to introduce drones for conducting coalfield surveys. The company has planned to deploy drones at Coal India mines for specialised survey applications such as generation of high-resolution images, 3D terrain mapping and volumetric measurement of excavation, the official said.

May 23, 2021, 20:21 PM IST

Swamitva Scheme: Over 500 high-resolution drones to map 6 lakh villages in country

The mega scheme, promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, enables people in rural areas to unlock their rural assets. 

Mar 25, 2021, 11:43 AM IST

Amarnath Yatra to begin from June 28, CCTV cameras and drones to be deployed for round-the-clock vigil

The 56-day yatra to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in the South Kashmir Himalayas is scheduled to start from the twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal on June 28 and culminate on August 22.

Mar 22, 2021, 15:21 PM IST

DNA: Indian Army gets combat swarm drone system

Daily News and Analysis (DNA) hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, brings to you analysis of the top news of the day. In this segment of DNA, we show you the might of Indian Army's drone swarms.

Jan 18, 2021, 23:48 PM IST

Indian Army to get drones from Israel, America for surveillance along China border

The acquisition of these drones is being done under the emergency financial powers granted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to the defence forces.

Nov 26, 2020, 15:18 PM IST

Two drones from Pakistan's direction cross International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba sector

Two drones came from Pakistan's direction and crossed the International Border in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Nov 21, 2020, 00:28 AM IST

Revealed: Pakistan's plan to use Chinese drones to launch terror attacks in Kashmir

Indian intelligence agencies have exposed Pakistan's plan to supply weapons in terrorists based in J&K through Chinese drones.

 

Nov 02, 2020, 13:24 PM IST

NSG capable of identifying and neutralizing drones on western border, says DG SS Deswal

NDG director general (additional charge) said that drones are a security threat at the western border as they are being used to drop arms and drugs from across the international border. 

Oct 16, 2020, 20:00 PM IST

Indian Army training soldiers to kill drones as terrorists use hexacopters to lob grenades

Threat of terrorists using hexacopters to lob grenades at security forces at Line of Control (LoC) as well as in the Kashmir hinterland have made armed forces adopt new training course for the troops. Now, the Indian Army is training its soldiers how to kill drones.

Oct 14, 2020, 12:59 PM IST

Centre says 13 Flying Training Organisations approved by DGCA to provide pilot training for drones

The remote pilot training requirements are laid down in CAR Section 3, Series X, Part - I.  Based on this, the training programme is prepared by each FTO and the training is imparted after due approval from DGCA.

Sep 22, 2020, 18:54 PM IST

Pakistan may use drones to drop bombs at security establishments in Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistan is planning to use drones to drop bombs at the security establishments near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s RS Pura and Samba sectors, said BSF sources. It is learnt that Pakistan spy agency ISI is also planning to pump in consignment of drugs, arms and ammunitions inside India with the help of drones.

Aug 23, 2020, 13:51 PM IST