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Drones To Monitor Lockdown In China, Restrictions Escalated
In an attempt to monitor lockdown instructions, China government has deployed 60 police-run drones in the southern part of Guangzhou city. The drones are equipped with cameras and broadcasts messages to people requesting them to stay back at their homes. However, the number of COVID cases in the city has crossed 100, making it a concern for authorities. Moreover, several restrictions have been raised including ban on travel.
Tags: Drones, guangzhou, China, Police, COVID-19 outbreak
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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BSF Foils Pakistan's Drone Intrusions Into Indian Territory In Jammu
The Border Security Forces personnel on April 24 detected two drones crossing International border from Pakistan after which they opened fire forcing them to return to Pakistan side. Spotted hovering in Jabbowal and Vikram border outpost areas in Arnia sector of Jammu, the BSF jawans fired around 15-rounds to bring them down. Notably, Pakistan has been using drones to drop weapons and drugs in the Indian territory.
Tags: India-Pakistan Border, Drones, Jammu and Kashmir, open firing
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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IIT-Roorkee Starts Drone Research Centre, Gets 100L+ Fund From Alumni
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has started a special Centre for Drone Research. The centre will focus on drone development, drone applications, and anti-drone technology. Interestingly, celebrating their Silver Jubilee Reunion, the institutes' 1994 batch alumni offered Rs 100.38 lakh funding for the research centre. Presiding the virtual ceremony, NITI Aayog member Dr VK Saraswat said, “the growth of this segment aligns to the Hon'ble… read-more
Tags: IIT Roorkee, Education, Drones, Drones Research
Courtesy: India Today
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Airbus Partners With Flytech Aviation Academy To Train Drone Pilots
European aerospace MNC Airbus has collaborated with Hyderabad-based Flytech Aviation Academy to train drone pilots in India. The MoU signed during ‘Aero India 2021’ aims to provide training to budding drone pilots while maintaining safety standards. Flytech’s CEO Captain Mamatha said, seeing the multi-role of drones, the technology needs to be tapped efficiently. As per government estimates, the country will require around five lakh drone… read-more
Tags: Airbus, Flytech Aviation Academy, Drones, drone pilots
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
