♦ The number of registered drones in the country crossing the 38,500 mark and as many as 39,890 DGCA-certified remote pilots in the country (as of February 2026), according to Government data released on 17 February 2026. Over 240 approved training organisations have also been set up to provide skilled manpower for operating and maintaining the drones.

♦ Under the SVAMITVA Scheme, 3.28 lakh villages have been surveyed using drones, and 2.76 crore property cards have been prepared for 1.82 lakh villages across 31 states.

♦ As many as 1,094 drones have been distributed to women SHGs (self-help groups) including over 500 under Namo Drone Didi initiative, enhancing farm productivity and livelihoods, according to official figures.