# India’s Largest Drone City Opens: AVPL’s ₹80 Crore Haryana Hub Launches May 16

URL: https://technosports.co.in/indias-largest-drone-city-opens-avpls-80/  
Published: 2026-05-15  
Updated: 2026-05-15  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Haryana is about to get a landmark moment in its industrial journey. On **May 16, 2026**, AVPL International will inaugurate Phase-1 of **Drone City Haryana** — a proposed ₹80 crore integrated drone ecosystem in Village Sisai, Hansi. This isn’t just another industrial park; it’s a bet on India’s drone-powered future, backed by serious government money and a clear mission to uplift youth.

Here’s everything you need to know about this ambitious launch.

## AVPL Project at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Project Cost | ₹80 Crore (proposed) |
| Govt. Incentive Support | ₹58.51 Crore (HEEP-2020) |
| Location | Village Sisai, Hansi, Haryana |
| Area | ~11.5 Acres, 23 Industrial Sheds |
| Inauguration Date | May 16, 2026 |
| Chief Guest | Cabinet Minister Shri Krishan Kumar Bedi |
| Youth Targeted | 800+ across Haryana |
| Foundation Stone Laid | Sept 8, 2025 by CM Nayab Singh Saini |

## What Makes This a Big Deal?

India’s [drone (UAV) industry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_aerial_vehicle) is at an inflection point — from defence surveillance to precision agriculture, the sector is projected to become a multi-billion dollar ecosystem within this decade. Drone City Haryana is designed to sit at the heart of that growth.

![AVPL](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/avplsl.jpg)

Spread across 11.5 acres with 23 dedicated industrial sheds, the campus will host companies working on agriculture drones, logistics drones, surveillance UAVs, and defence technology — all under one roof. Think of it as a Silicon Valley-style cluster, but for flying machines.

What sets it apart is the integrated approach: manufacturing + skilling + R&D + testing, all co-located. That combination is rare even globally. You can read more about drone ecosystem developments in India on [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/).

## The 500 Drone Udhami Scheme — Empowering SC Youth

Alongside the main inauguration, Haryana’s SC Finance & Development Corporation will kick off the **“500 Drone Udhami” scheme** — a dedicated programme to train 500 Scheduled Caste youth as drone entrepreneurs, pilots, technicians, and agri-drone service providers.

This isn’t token inclusion. It’s structural — weaving social equity into an industrial policy. The scheme will run alongside the *Mission 1 Panchayat 1 Drone Udhyami* initiative, ensuring drone access reaches India’s villages, not just its cities.

## Inside the Ecosystem: What’s Being Built

Drone manufacturing units

R&D labs & testing zones

Pilot & technician training

Agriculture drone operations

Battery, sensor & comm systems

Entrepreneurship & incubation

## AVPL International: Who Is Behind This?

Gurugram-based AITMC Ventures Ltd. (AVPL International), founded in 2016, has trained over 1,00,000 youth across India in drones, robotics, and AI. The company manufactures DGCA-certified agricultural drones and runs skill hubs with AICTE, state ITIs, and universities.

Dr. Preet Sandhu, Founder & MD of AVPL, called Drone City “a dream come true project” — a platform to bring manufacturers, startups, and training institutions together under one future-tech umbrella. For context on India’s broader drone tech space, check out the latest coverage on [TechnoSports Tech](https://technosports.co.in/category/tech).

“We aim to bring together manufacturers, startups, technology innovators, training institutions and service providers under one platform focused on future technologies.”

— Dr. Preet Sandhu, Founder & MD, AVPL International

## FAQs

### What is Drone City Haryana and when does it open?

Drone City Haryana is AVPL International’s ₹80 crore integrated drone manufacturing, skilling, and innovation hub in Village Sisai, Hansi. Phase-1 inaugurates on May 16, 2026.

### How will Drone City Haryana benefit local youth?

The project is expected to create employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for 800+ Haryana youth, with a dedicated scheme training 500 SC youth as drone pilots, technicians, and agripreneurs.