Ahmedabad: A pilot project to detect mosquito breeding sites and spray insecticide using drones to prevent mosquito infestations was launched today in Ahmedabad District. The Ahmedabad Zilla Panchayat is the first in Central Gujarat to initiate this unique program, leveraging artificial intelligence and drone technology. The project was inaugurated at Changodar Gram Panchayat in the presence of District Panchayat President Mrs. Kanchanba Vaghela and District Chief Health Officer Mr. Shailesh ...Read More

Vadodara: During the nine days of the Navratri festival, Vadodara city comes alive with Garba music. However, on Thursday night, there was another center of attraction for the people as 150 drones simultaneously flew over the historical Navlakhi Maidan to create various figures themed around Navratri. Meanwhile, in the state capital of Gandhinagar, a grand Mahaarati of 51,000 lamps was performed during the Kesaria Garba at Ramkatha Maidan in Sector-11, where a figure of 'Adiyogi' was created....Read More

Surat: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), aiming to combat mosquito breeding, will use drones for surveillance and to spray insecticide on the rooftops of residential societies and houses. In an experimental project, the SMC will inspect the rooftops of buildings and houses. After identifying potential mosquito breeding spots, it will use drones to spray insecticide in these areas. Additionally, the SMC plans to use drones to spray insecticide in Koyli Khadi, Mithi Khadi, Kankra Khadi, Be...Read More

Sabarmati: Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) today launched a pilot project for drone based Artificial Intelligence(AI) surveillance by flying a drone for 800 meter distance between Panjrapol char rasta to LD Engineering college. The live feed of video captured by drone was monitored by Municipal Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CRO) of Smart City Amdavad Development Ltd sitting in office. According to AMC, the video footage can be analyzed using artificial intelligence for the ...Read More

Sabarmati: Atal Bridge, which has now become to main tourist attraction of the city will remain closed for visitors during 5 pm to 10 pm on Sunday, November 5. It's worth noting that Atal bridge attracts highest visitors during Sunday evenings. The bridge which is only for walking is going to remain closed during upcoming Sunday evening due to drone racing competition held by Gujarat State Aviation Infrastructure Company Limited (GUJSAIL) which is an arm of the Gujarat government. A drone racing...Read More

Gandhinagar: To address the need for skilled drone operators and meet the demands of industrial units, the School of Drones has been established in Gujarat by the State government under Kaushalya - The Skill University last year. Following an approval process by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India, the School of Drones has obtained recognition as a DGCA Approved Drone Pilot Training Center in 2022. This makes Kaushalya - The Skill University the first state-run uni...Read More

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in a high-level meeting reviewed the readiness of the police force to successfully conduct the 146th Jagannath Rath Yatra to be held in Ahmedabad on the upcoming Ashadi Bij, Tuesday, June 20, with peace, safety and without any untoward incident. Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi along with Principal Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Kailasanathan, Principal Secretary Rajkumar and Additional Chief Secretary Home Mukesh Puri along with Dire...Read More

Dwarka: The police have booked a cameraman for allegedly flying a drone over Dwarkadhish Mandir. According to the reports, Jayeshbhai, an employee of the Devasthan committee, saw a drone flying over the temple at 6.30 pm on 25th March and informed others about it. After the incident, a No Flying Red Zone was declared in the surrounding area of the temple through a notification. The authorities imposed restrictions on flying drones or other crafts within a 100-meter area around the temple to e...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate a one-day national conference on drone technology at Kaushaly Skill University on 25 March. More than 50 industries, drone startups, researchers, Gujarat govt officials, central government's civil aviation and ministry of skill development officials, and public sector unit leaders - in total about 400 dignitaries are invited to this conference which shall also have a panel discussion. DeshGujaratRead More

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has given permission to 20 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) of Gujarat to start short-term courses on drones. MSDE informed the Lok Sabha that it is running six short-term skilling courses in the drone sector, including "Drone Service Technician" and "Drone Manufacturing and Assembly" to meet the requirement of skilled manpower in the drone sector. The Directorate General of Training under the Ministry of S...Read More