Karnataka and the entire nation of India have witnessed an extraordinary surge in the number of certified drone pilots, reflecting the widespread embrace of unmanned aerial technology. As of July 1, 2022, Karnataka had a mere 13 licensed drone pilots. However, within a year, this number experienced an exponential increase, with 314 drone pilots successfully obtaining their certifications.
Prior to July 1, 2022, India had a modest count of 346 certified drone pilots. Yet, within the same one-year period, the nation witnessed a tremendous surge, with the total number of certified drone pilots skyrocketing to 5072 by July 1, 2023. This astonishing percentage increase of approximately 1364.74% underscores the nationwide acknowledgement of the immense potential of drone technology and its diverse applications.
An official said, “The surge in certified drone pilots in both Karnataka and India is indicative of the technology’s growing importance and impact on various domains. From agricultural advancements to infrastructure inspections, emergency response, environmental monitoring, and beyond, drones have become indispensable tools in modern-day operations.”
Meanwhile, Karnataka has the third-highest number of drone registrations in the Country. According to the latest statistics, out of 5,335 drones with a unique identification number (UIN) across India, Delhi has the highest with 1,263, followed by Haryana 842 and Karnataka 670. In the State, out of 670, there were only 34 registrations in 2021 while the numbers jumped to 636 in 2022 alone. UIN is issued for registering an unmanned aircraft system in India.
Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation General VK Singh said, “As of December 14, 2022, the number of drones with Unique Identification number (UIN) was 5335.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation issued the National Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Policy on October 24, 2021, to facilitate the safe and seamless transfer of goods by unmanned aircraft systems within and across zones. We have also published a drone airspace map of the country on the digital sky platform. The map demarcates India’s entire airspace into red, yellow and green zones.
13/09/2023 Bangalore Mirror
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