First Global Drone expo held in Chennai

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The first ever Global Drone Expo 2022 was held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 8 October 2022. The Drone expo was organised by Indian Drone Association (IDA) in collaboration with Garuda Aerospace. The central government intends to make India a global drone hub by 2030.

Representatives from 14 international drone companies participated in the expo which was inaugurated by Member of Parliament, Bangalore Central PC Mohan.

Drone Expo 2022 is mainly organised to attract investors, youth and all relevant stakeholders to explore their potential and synergy in the drone industry.

 What is a Drone?

Drones are also called pilotless aircraft or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

 It means it is not flown by humans but is remotely controlled by the humans.

 It is equipped with infrared cameras, GPS and laser. It is used  in Space ,in the military, for transporting goods, for spraying insecticides for land mapping etc .