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India bans import of drones

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Hey there, little explorer! Did you know that in the big and colorful land of India, there’s a new rule about drones? You see, drones are like flying robots that can zoom around in the sky without anyone inside them.

But guess what? India has decided to say, “No more!” to bringing drones from faraway lands into their own land. They want to make their own special drones and show the world what they can do!

India’s Dazzling Drone Dream

  • So, here’s the scoop: India put on their serious faces and said, “Listen up, drones! You’re not allowed to visit us from other countries anymore.” This means if a drone from another place wants to come to India, it has to stay home.
  • But wait, there’s more! There’s this super cool Indian company named Delhivery, and they did something amazing. They put on their superhero capes and decided to get a company from the United States called Transition Robotics Inc (TRI). These guys are like the wizards of making drones! They build these flying robots that can do all sorts of magical things in the sky.
  • Now, why do you think India told other drones to take a break from visiting? Well, it’s because India wants to show off its own drone magic! They want to make their own drones right there, like when you build a sandcastle at the beach instead of bringing one from a toy store.
  • India is dreaming big – they want to be the coolest place for drones. The Ministry of Civil Aviation, which is like a bunch of grown-up explorers, is making some rules that make it easier for people to create and experiment with drones. They want to use their special powers called “Research & Development” to make India a drone superstar. They even have a secret plan called Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which is like a treasure chest with money, to help people who want to make drones.
  • Now, here’s a fun twist! Even though drones from faraway lands can’t come to India anymore, some special groups like government folks, school wizards, and super smart researchers can still invite them over. But they have to ask for permission first, kind of like asking for extra cookies.
  • Guess what? India’s drone world is like a puzzle piece in the huge picture of global drones. They’re about 4.25 percent of all the drones in the whole wide world! So, if you’re curious to know more about these flying robots and how India is making its drone dreams come true, stay right here with us.
  • There’s a whole sky of stories waiting to be discovered, and you’re the brave explorer who can uncover them all! Stay curious and keep your eyes on the sky – who knows what other drone adventures are waiting for you?

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