Peter Langford, CEO of Avironix Private Limited, stated at the ‘Drone Industry Conclave 2025’ in Coimbatore that India is well-positioned to spearhead the global drone revolution.
He cited a growing market, a pool of qualified engineers, and a strong legal framework created by the Drone Rules 2021 as important elements supporting this development.
With prospects for local manufacturers to produce drone components, the Indian drone business is expanding significantly. In order to improve data security, especially in the fields of cybersecurity and data processing, Langford stressed the significance of indigenising software stacks and electronics.
With the TAPAS MALE drone, which has a flying duration of more than 20 hours and can operate outside visual line of sight through satellite communication, G. Sankar, Project Director at the Aeronautical Development Establishment (DRDO), demonstrated India’s capabilities. He pointed out that DRDO is also creating cutting-edge technologies including materials that absorb radar and stealth, which are necessary for contemporary drones.
In order to address issues with airspace management and regulatory frameworks, Shankar Vanavarayar, president of Kumaraguru Institutions, emphasised the necessity of interdisciplinary cooperation between engineers, social scientists, urban planners, and legislators.
The colloquium covered a range of drone applications in industries like smart cities, logistics, healthcare, defence, and agriculture.
In addition to discussing technological constraints such as cargo capacity and battery efficiency, participants also looked at start-up and investment potential in the drone ecosystem. In order to help India’s drone industry become a worldwide leader by 2030, this cooperative initiative intends to establish a bright future for the sector.