India Unleashes Drone Revolution With New Regulatory Framework

The Indian drone market has been witnessing rapid growth over the past few years, with increasing adoption by various sectors such as logistics, inspection, construction, agriculture, and entertainment. To address the challenges posed by this emerging technology, the government has launched initiatives like the Digital Sky framework, aimed at providing a secure and regulated environment for drones to operate safely.

In order to support India’s ambitious ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ mission, which aims to foster self-reliance in all areas of national life, Unifly NV, a global leader in Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems headquartered in Belgium, and CorePeelers Pvt. Ltd., an India-based tech consulting and system integration firm specialising in aviation and digital infrastructure programs, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment and localisation of advanced UTM solutions in India.

By combining Unifly’s globally proven UTM platform with CorePeelers’ deep domain expertise in airspace digitalisation, program management, and integration services for government, defense, and airport sectors, the partners will jointly address India’s fast-evolving drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) landscape. This partnership is designed to support technology transfer, local capability building, and the co-development of sovereign digital airspace infrastructure tailored to India’s regulatory and operational environment.

Under this collaboration, CorePeelers will serve as Unifly’s strategic partner in India, engaging with government agencies, public sector undertakings (PSUs), defense establishments, and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) to localise, integrate, and operationalise Unifly’s UTM technology stack for the Indian market. The partnership will initially focus on pilot deployments and demonstrations of joint UTM solutions for regulators, airport operators, and defense stakeholders.

One of the key focus areas of this collaboration is the integration of Unifly’s UTM platform with India’s Digital Sky ecosystem, surveillance networks, and airport operational systems. This integration is crucial to ensure seamless data exchange and coordination between different stakeholders, thereby enhancing overall safety and efficiency in drone operations. Additionally, the partnership will also support drone corridors for logistics, inspections, and emergency services within controlled and uncontrolled airspace.

In the domain of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), the partnership will collaborate on initiatives such as eVTOL traffic management, airspace readiness assessments, and future urban air mobility implementations. This collaboration underscores the shared vision of both organisations to enable a safe, secure, and sustainable airspace ecosystem that supports India’s rapidly growing drone and air mobility sectors.

The strategic partnership between Unifly and CorePeelers is a significant step towards establishing India as a hub for drone and AAM innovation in the region. By leveraging each other’s strengths, they aim to build a robust UTM framework that will empower authorities, innovators, and end-users alike.

About CorePeelers CorePeelers Pvt. Ltd. is an India-based consulting and technology company offering end-to-end program management, system integration, and digital transformation services across aerospace, airports, defense, and smart infrastructure domains. With a focus on supporting the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the company partners with leading OEMs and global technology providers to deliver innovative, secure, and scalable solutions for government, private, and strategic clients.

Website: www.corepeelers.com

About Unifly Unifly NV is a Belgium-based global leader in Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) software solutions, enabling the safe integration of drones and urban air mobility (UAM) operations into controlled airspace. With its globally proven UTM platform operational with leading Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) in Europe, North America, and Asia, Unifly drives innovation and safety in the global drone ecosystem.

The company is a subsidiary of Terra Drone Corporation (Japan), a leading player in the global drone industry. By leveraging their expertise and resources, Unifly aims to expand its presence in India, further solidifying its position as a trusted partner for UTM solutions across the region.

Unifly’s mission has always been to safely integrate drones and urban air mobility into everyday airspace operations. The company’s partnership with CorePeelers is a significant step towards achieving this mission, particularly in the Indian context. By combining their expertise with that of CorePeelers, Unifly aims to bring its proven technology to one of the world’s most dynamic aviation markets.

“The Digital Sky framework and drone corridor initiatives will play a crucial role in shaping India’s drone ecosystem,” said Andres Van Swalm, CEO and Co-Founder of Unifly. “Unifly’s mission has always been to safely integrate drones and urban air mobility into everyday airspace operations. India’s expanding drone ecosystem offers immense potential, and partnering with CorePeelers allows us to bring our proven technology to one of the world’s most dynamic aviation markets.”

Suryakantt Sharma, Director at CorePeelers, echoed similar sentiments. “CorePeelers is proud to collaborate with Unifly to accelerate India’s journey toward a fully integrated, digitally managed low-altitude airspace. Together, we aim to build a secure, scalable, and regulation-ready UTM framework that empowers authorities, innovators, and end users alike.”

The partnership between Unifly and CorePeelers underscores the shared vision of both organisations to enable a safe, secure, and sustainable airspace ecosystem that supports India’s rapidly growing drone and air mobility sectors. By working together, they aim to create a robust UTM framework that will empower authorities, innovators, and end-users alike.

With this strategic partnership, Unifly and CorePeelers are poised to make significant contributions to the growth of India’s drone ecosystem, further solidifying their position as trusted partners in the region.