The Ministry of Civil Aviation vide notification dated 30 September, 2021 has launched Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for drones and drone components in India. The objective of this scheme is to incentivise manufacturing of drones and drone components in India so as to make them self-sustaining and globally competitive. All manufacturers of drones and following drone components shall be eligible:
- Airframe, propulsion systems (engine and electric), power systems, batteries and associated components, launch and recovery systems;
- Inertial Measurement Unit, Inertial Navigation System, flight control module, ground control station and associated components;
- Communications systems (radio frequency, transponders, satellite-based etc.);
- Cameras, sensors, spraying systems and related payload etc.;
- ‘Detect and Avoid’ system, emergency recovery system, trackers etc. and other components critical for safety and security.
All applications will be submitted through an online portal maintained by the PMA. In case the portal is not available, applications may be submitted in physical form to the PMA. Claim for disbursement of incentive shall be filed on an annual basis by the applicant within six months from the end of the financial year to which the claim pertains.
