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Karnataka fast tracks Bengaluru drone testing facility to reshape India’s booming drone economy race
India
Published on 15 May 2026
A new test hub could turn months of approvals into weeks
Karnataka has announced an expedited plan for a dedicated drone flight testing facility near Bengaluru, alongside a refreshed drone policy framework. IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge led an industry consultation with regulators and startups to address testing infrastructure, streamlined approvals and public-sector drone adoption. The state is also exploring an annual Bengaluru Drone Festival to spotlight innovation, competitions and real-world use cases.
- Karnataka’s 15 May 2026 announcement targets a Bengaluru-area drone flight testing facility
- The consultation covered faster testing steps, regulatory simplification and public adoption by departments
- Drone market forecast: $0.47B in 2025 to $1.39B by 2030, with active drones set to roughly double
- Plans include clearer SOPs, training pipelines, and early industry access to the facility
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