GUC Mission

"To catalyze the growth of a self-reliant and globally competitive unmanned systems ecosystem in India by fostering innovation, enabling cross-sector integration, advocating progressive policy, promoting capacity-building, and facilitating international collaboration for peaceful, secure, and inclusive applications of unmanned technologies."

Focused Approach

Domain-Wise Integration

Air | Land | Marine | Space | Underwater | Cyber

  • Facilitate convergence of technologies across all unmanned domains.
  • Enable common standards, interoperability, and shared protocols.

    • Innovation & R&D Acceleration

  • Create Global Innovation Hubs in collaboration with academia, startups, and research labs.
  • Promote frontier research in: Autonomous AI, Swarm technologies, Sensor fusion, Edge computing, Advanced propulsion systems

    • Policy & Regulatory Frameworks

  • Act as a neutral advisory body to shape harmonized global standards.
  • Engage with governments to push Airspace/Maritime traffic management systems, Ethical AI use, Export controls and dual-use policies, Drone corridors and sandbox zones

    • Indigenous Capability & Atmanirbhar Bharat Focus

  • Encourage Make in India/Make for the World initiatives.
  • Promote local startups and MSMEs through funding, exposure, and incubation.

    • Cross-Sector Collaboration

  • Foster synergies among Defence & security forces, Civil aviation & logistics, Agriculture, mining, and infrastructure, Healthcare and disaster response

    • Capacity Building & Skill Development

  • Launch Unmanned Systems Fellowship Programs, international exchange, and certification programs.
  • Develop skill standards in collaboration with NSDC, DRDO, ISRO, and global partners.

    • International Cooperation & Diplomacy

  • Build strategic alliances with UAV associations, Aerospace clusters, International civil aviation bodies.
  • Host global summits, think tanks, and multilateral forums.

    • Sustainability & Social Good

  • Promote green drone technology and energy-efficient systems.
  • Champion use of unmanned systems in Wildlife conservation, Climate monitoring, Last-mile delivery in underserved regions etc.