From The Hindu
Center-Left Owned by Kasturi & Sons Ltd.Drone industry needs deeper localisation as import dependence poses risks: DFI
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The Drone Federation India warns that the sector’s reliance on imported motors, batteries, flight controllers, communication systems and rare‑earth magnets makes it vulnerable to supply disruptions and export restrictions, calling for deeper localisation. Meanwhile, coverage notes that drones and app‑based rentals could change India’s farming.
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The dependence on foreign-made motors, batteries, flight controllers, communication systems and rare earth magnets leaves the sector vulnerable to supply disruptions and export restrictions, cautions Smit Shah, president, Drone Federation India
