Honouring the people and organisations taking drones further
Fourteen categories across civic deployment, industry, technology, defence, women and youth empowerment, skilling and global partnership. Winners are presented at the Valedictory Session and Awards on 12 January 2027.
Fourteen categories, open worldwide
Indian and international entries are welcome in every category. One nomination can be entered in up to two categories.
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From nomination to stage
Nominate
Self-nominate or nominate another person or organisation by [CLOSING DATE].
Screening
The organising committee checks eligibility and may request supporting documents.
Jury evaluation
An independent jury from industry, government and academia shortlists finalists. [Jury to be announced]
Awards ceremony
Winners are presented at the Valedictory Session, 12 January 2027, 5:30–6:30 PM.
Judging criteria
Innovation · measurable impact (area covered, people served, revenue, jobs) · scale and replicability · indigenous content and value addition · safety and regulatory compliance · global reach.
Submit a nomination
Nomination received
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1 · Category
2 · Nominee
3 · The case for this nominee
4 · Your details
Questions? contact@gdsindia.org