AVPL International will inaugurate Phase 1 of its ambitious Drone City Haryana project on May 16, 2026, at Village Sisai near Hansi in Haryana, marking a major milestone in India’s expanding drone manufacturing and future technology ecosystem. The proposed project, planned with an overall investment of ₹80 crore, has received incentive support worth ₹58.51 crore under the Haryana Enterprise and Employment Policy 2020.
The integrated Drone City Haryana initiative is designed to establish one of India’s largest drone-focused industrial and innovation ecosystems, bringing together manufacturing, component production, research, testing, skilling, entrepreneurship, and deployment activities within a single campus. The project aligns with India’s growing focus on indigenous drone manufacturing, precision agriculture technologies, defence applications, aerospace innovation, and future-ready employment generation.
The inauguration ceremony will be led by Haryana Cabinet Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi, while former Finance Minister Captain Abhimanyu, senior state government officials, industry representatives, and stakeholders from the defence and drone sectors are also expected to attend the event. A major highlight of the inauguration programme will be the launch of the “500 Drone Udhami Scheme” in collaboration with the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation. Under the initiative, 500 Scheduled Caste youth from Haryana will receive specialised training and support to become drone entrepreneurs, drone pilots, agri-drone operators, and technical service providers.
The Drone City Haryana project aims to create a large-scale integrated ecosystem focused on drone manufacturing, drone component production, advanced technology development, testing infrastructure, and research and development activities. The initiative is expected to generate employment, entrepreneurship opportunities, and technical skill development avenues for more than 800 youth across the state.
Spread across nearly 11.5 acres, the upcoming facility will house 23 industrial sheds dedicated to companies involved in drones and drone component manufacturing. The ecosystem will support a wide range of applications including agriculture drones, surveillance drones, industrial drones, logistics drones, and advanced unmanned aerial vehicle systems.
The integrated infrastructure planned under Drone City Haryana will include drone manufacturing units, drone assembly facilities, testing and demonstration zones, pilot and technician training centres, research laboratories, battery and sensor development units, communication technology infrastructure, and supply chain support systems. The project will also support entrepreneurship and incubation programmes aimed at encouraging startups working in drones, robotics, artificial intelligence, agritech, and advanced engineering technologies.
Speaking about the initiative, Dr Preet Sandhu, Founder and Managing Director of AVPL International, said Drone City Haryana has been envisioned as a comprehensive platform bringing together manufacturers, startups, innovators, training institutions, and technology providers under a unified ecosystem dedicated to future technologies. He added that the project aims to strengthen India’s indigenous drone and aerospace ecosystem while creating sustainable employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth.
Dr Sandhu also acknowledged the support extended by the Government of Haryana and the state Industries Department in facilitating the development of the project. According to the company, the initiative is expected to play an important role in positioning Haryana as a leading centre for drone manufacturing, aerospace technologies, and advanced industrial innovation. The foundation stone for the project was laid on September 8, 2025, by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, reflecting the state government’s emphasis on futuristic industrial development, innovation-led growth, and employment generation.
AVPL International, headquartered in Gurugram, has been actively involved in skill development and indigenous drone technology initiatives since 2016. The company has collaborated with central and state government agencies to train more than one lakh youth across India under various flagship skill development programmes.
In addition to training activities, the company manufactures DGCA-certified agricultural drones through its in-house research and development division and promotes drone-as-a-service deployment models for agricultural and industrial applications. AVPL also works with AICTE institutions, ITIs, universities, and polytechnics to establish skill development and incubation centres focused on drones, robotics, AI, agritech, and advanced technologies.
