The government is making it easier for drone manufacturers, operators and startups to boost adoption of drones across India. It has repealed the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Rules, 2021 and has introduced “liberalised Drone Rules, 2021”. The government feels that India has the potential to be a global drone hub by 2030. While startups are already gearing up to use drones for delivering food and medicines, it can also be beneficial for agriculture, mining, infrastructure, surveillance and law enforcement. Here’s what’s changing.