Tamil Nadu, Oct. 6 -- Tamil Nadu is preparing a comprehensive roadmap to position itself as India's leading hub for the "low-altitude economy" (LAE), which covers aerial operations-both manned and unmanned-below 3,000 metres.

The State Planning Commission is developing a detailed strategy to harness this emerging sector's potential.

The low-altitude economy includes drone operations, air mobility systems, and related services. Rapid advancements in drone and air mobility technologies have made this sector a global priority.

Tamil Nadu is among the first Indian states to take structured steps toward this transformation.

The state has already set up India's first common testing centre for drones at SIPCOT Vallam Vadagal, built with an i...