The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has opened its doors to private companies. As a result, many private companies can work in India’s special sector. On this occasion, ISRO Chairman K.Shivan said, “India is one of the countries with the best space technology in the space sector,”.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while delivering the fourth chunk of the Rs 20 lakh crore Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Special Economic Package, aimed to transform the Indian economy into a self-reliant one.The private players will be encouraged to participate in the wide open opportunities of space exploration. The private companies will be allowed to use ISRO’s knowledge and resources to make further developments in space technology, she concluded.
The announcement come after the Department of Space announced Cabinet approval on 24 June on reforms to boost private participation in the entire range of India’s activities in space. The new announcement seems hopeful for the drone industry in India, which is currently limited by stringent rules.
“Currently, one cannot fly a drone beyond line of sight or without losing visual contact with it,” said an engineer at an Indian company that develops drones. “Drones can fly at a maximum altitude of 150 metres from the ground.”
The lithium-ion and lithium-polymer (LiPo) batteries for drones are currently imported from China. “Not just batteries, I’ve seen visuals of even the police coordinating Covid rescue efforts with Chinese DJI drones,” she added.
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