Inside Bharat Drone Shakti – The Nation’s Biggest Drone Show

Last updated on December 16th, 2025 at 12:47 pm

Event collaboration between government bodies and privately held agencies offers a unique platform for Corporate Photographers in Delhi NCR to put their creative skills to the best use possible.

Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 was a first-of-its-kind drone exhibition cum display held between 25-26 September 2023 at the Air Force Station, Hindan in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Jointly hosted by the Indian Air Force and the Drone Federation of India (DFI), this two-day event was inaugurated by the Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, and featured a grand display and demonstration by over 75 drone start-ups across the country.

Shoot overview

Organization: Indian Airforce & Drone Federation of India

Location: Hindan Airbase, New Delhi

CS Media crew:  8 photographers, 8 videographers, 1 on-location photo editor, 1 on-location video editor, 1 FPV drone operator, 1 creative director, 1 sound engineer, 1 team coordinator, 6-7 Assistants

Turn around time: 15 days

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The Rising Power of Drone Technology in India

Drone usage in India has been experiencing an unprecedented steady increase, spanning across civilian and military sectors. Swift transformation of these sectors by using drone technology has caught the eyes of government and investors alike. Efficiency enhancement, reduction in risk exposure, and expansion of capabilities have all highlighted the key role of drones in the growth and development of a robust India.

Tapping into the growing drone technology sector in India, the IAF, in collaboration with the DFI, has been at the forefront in pushing for reforms in the adoption of drone technology across the relevant sectors. This endeavour is in line with the underlying objective to make India a powerful global drone hub by 2030, presenting vast opportunities for aviation exhibition photography.

Client Brief: Why Corporate Photographers in Delhi Were Essential

CandidShutters Media was hired as the Corporate Photographers in Delhi to cover this monumental event. The brief required not just capturing the main exhibition but also the intricate Behind the Scenes (BTS) moments that captured what went into creating this massive undertaking. The goal was to provide a comprehensive visual record suitable for corporate reporting and immediate social media use.

The event, which served as a premier aerospace exhibition, marked the formal induction of the C-295 MW transport aircraft into the IAF. This induction further bolstered the spirit of ‘Make in India’ and the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, with 40 out of the complete fleet of 56 being manufactured in India. This key ceremonial moment required skilled Indian Armed Forces photography.

Our Approach: Dynamic Coverage by Corporate Photographers in Delhi NCR

To flawlessly cover the complexity and scale of the two-day event, CS Media deployed a specialized 24-member team. This crew was strategically positioned across the venue to handle the simultaneous demands of the VVIP movements, static displays, and the high-speed aerial show demonstrations.

The live drone demonstrations encompassed a diverse range of drone applications, including:

• Survey drones, agriculture drones, and fire suppression drones.
• Tactical surveillance drones and heavy-lift logistics drones.
• Loitering munition systems, drone swarms, and counter-drone solutions.

Key Deliverables:

• BTS Documentation: Videographers and photographers spent both days capturing the tireless efforts of the organizers and technicians, resulting in a rich BTS archive.
• Social Media Content: Fast-paced social media reels and short-form content featuring the best highlights of the aerial show were produced and shared instantly, amplifying the event’s reach across digital platforms.
• Public Engagement: Coverage included the activity centre for children and the general public, where they could get a hands-on experience of flying drones, showcasing the event’s public outreach component within the civil aviation sector.

This dedicated and scaled approach ensured that every key moment of the Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 was captured effectively.

Impact: Amplifying India’s Vision and Technological Prowess

Inaugurated by the Raksha Mantri and attended by the top brass of the Indian Air Force, along with a host of foreign ambassadors, Bharat Drone Shakti was a perfect shout-out to the world to witness firsthand India’s might and expertise in drone technology.

The comprehensive visual assets delivered by CS Media reinforced the client’s message, achieving maximum impact across traditional and digital media. The success of this mesmerising aerial drone exhibition in India offered a great platform for CS Media to test and surpass their creative story-telling abilities in exhibition event photography and videography. The project cemented our position among the best corporate photographers in Delhi for large-scale, technically demanding industrial shows.

Experience the unparalleled passion, vigour, and pride in India’s massive display of aerial drone strength and innovative capabilities in this Bharat Drone Shakti 2023.