Anurag Thakur inaugurates Virtual Drone E-learning platform at Agni College of Technology

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Anurag Thakur inaugurates Virtual Drone E-learning platform at Agni College of Technology

Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur on 6 December inaugurated the Virtual Drone E learning platform at Agni College of Technology at Chengalpet near Chennai. 

Important facts

  • He also flagged off the first-of-its-kind drone yatra.

  • Drone technology is essential for defence, agriculture, horticulture, cinema and could substitute for many areas.

  • At least one lakh drone pilots will be made under the make in India scheme in two years  time by the Garuda Aerospace Technology in Chengalpet District.

  • India is making significant progress in developing cutting edge in drone technology. 

  • Drone technology can be used to stop illegal mining and can create a massive impact on agriculture.

About Drone Yatra

  • Garuda Aerospace’s drone yatra, ‘Operation 777’, inaugurated for agricultural uses is set to cover 777 districts to ease agricultural work across the country.

  • The Drone Yatra will help farmers understand more about the technology and give them a better perspective on how to grow crops.

  • Drones are truly revolutionary for the agriculture ecosystem and Garuda Aerospace is continuously moving forward to help farmers with effective agriculture techniques with the help of drones.

  • Garuda Aerospace will be manufacturing more than 1 lakh drones in the next 2 years.

  • Kisan Drones currently being developed by Garuda are fitted with sensors, cameras, and sprayers that help in increasing food crop productivity, reduce crop loss, reduce farmer exposure to harmful chemicals. 


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