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Source: The post is based on the article “First ever drone exhibition cum display ‘Bharat Drone Shakti 2023’ inaugurated by Raksha Mantri at Hindan Air Force Station” published in PIB on 26th September 2023
What is the News?
The Defence Minister has inaugurated the Bharat Drone Shakti-2023 exhibition at the Hindan Air Base in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
The minister also formally inducted the first C-295 MW transport aircraft into the Indian Air Force(IAF).
What is Bharat Drone Shakti?
Bharat Drone Shakt is a collaborative effort between the Indian Air Force and the Drone Federation of India (DFI).
Aim: To present the full potential of the Indian drone industry with an impressive lineup of over 50 live aerial demonstrations.
– These demonstrations will encompass a diverse range of drone applications, including survey drones, agriculture drones, fire suppression drones, tactical surveillance drones, drone swarms and counter-drone solutions.
What are the key highlights from Bharat Drone Shakti-2023?
A compact drone system designed for easy transport on motorbikes was exhibited at the drone show.
These motorbikes are equipped to carry unassembled drones, providing an efficient means of deploying technology across rural terrains.
