SwaRaksha Awards 2026 : Categories
Drone Innovation of the Year.
This award recognises the most groundbreaking and impactful innovation in the drone and unmanned systems sector. It honours a technology, product, or solution that demonstrates exceptional advancement in autonomy, performance, safety, payload integration, or real-world application, significantly contributing to the growth of the drone industry.
Best Drone Application Award.
This award recognises the most effective and impactful use of drones in a real-world application. It honours projects or solutions that demonstrate exceptional efficiency, accuracy, and innovation in fields such as agriculture, defence, surveillance, disaster management, logistics, mapping, inspection, or public safety.
Drone Startup of the Year.
This award honours a high-growth, high-potential startup that is making outstanding contributions to the drone and unmanned systems ecosystem. It recognises exceptional innovation, product development, market impact, and a strong vision that positions the startup as a rising leader in the drone industry.
Institutional Excellence in Drone Training & Skilling.
This award recognises an institution that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in drone training, skilling, and capacity building. It honours organisations that deliver high-quality training programs, promote industry-ready skills, adopt advanced curriculum and simulation technologies, and significantly contribute to creating a skilled drone workforce for India.
Women in Drone Technology & Innovation Award.
This award honours an exceptional woman who has made significant contributions to the drone and unmanned systems sector. It recognises achievements in innovation, research, product development, leadership, or impactful real-world applications, inspiring greater participation and empowerment of women in the drone industry.