PDRL at SIDM Drone Component Makers Symposium
PDRL participated in the SIDM Drone Component Makers Symposium, a two-day event organized by the Indian Army in partnership with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 12–13 May 2026. The symposium brought together key stakeholders from the defence and drone industries to discuss advancements in indigenous drone technologies and strengthen India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Event Overview
The SIDM Drone Component Makers Symposium served as a platform for collaboration between defence forces, industry leaders, and technology innovators. The event focused on promoting indigenous drone manufacturing capabilities and fostering innovation to support India’s growing defence requirements.
PDRL’s Presence at the Event
During the symposium, PDRL showcased its indigenous drone technologies, software solutions, and capabilities to more than 100 senior defence personnel from across India. The event provided an opportunity for PDRL to demonstrate its contributions toward strengthening the country’s drone ecosystem and supporting defence modernization initiatives.
PDRL engaged with defence officials and industry representatives, highlighting the role of Made-in-India drone technologies in addressing evolving operational and strategic requirements.
Key Highlights
- Participation in the two-day Drone Component Makers Symposium at Manekshaw Centre
- Event organized by the Indian Army in partnership with SIDM
- Showcase of PDRL’s indigenous drone technologies and capabilities
- Engagement with more than 100 senior defence personnel from across India
- Contribution towards strengthening India’s indigenous drone manufacturing ecosystem
Supporting India’s Defence Self-Reliance
The symposium reinforced PDRL’s commitment to advancing self-reliance in defence technologies and supporting the national vision of a robust indigenous drone manufacturing ecosystem. Through continuous innovation and indigenous technology development, PDRL remains dedicated to empowering India’s defence sector with reliable and scalable drone solutions.
Photographs from the event highlighting PDRL’s participation, technology showcase, and interactions with defence personnel are attached below.
