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Suryakiran Air Show in Mysuru Tomorrow: Strict Drone Ban Issued
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News18•17-10-2026, 12:18
Suryakiran Air Show in Mysuru Tomorrow: Strict Drone Ban Issued
- •The Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team will perform an air show at the Bannimantap Grounds on October 18 and 19 as part of Mysuru Dasara.
- •Nine red-and-white Hawk Mk-132 jet aircraft will showcase breathtaking stunts, forming various patterns in the sky.
- •A 10-nautical-mile radius has been declared a temporary no-flying zone and red zone from October 17 to 19 to ensure public and air safety.
- •Mysuru City Police have warned that unauthorized drone flying by the public, photographers, or YouTubers will invite strict legal action.
Key Questions Answered
The Suryakiran Air Show is scheduled to take place on October 18 and 19 at the Bannimantap Grounds in Mysuru, starting at 10 AM.
A 10-nautical-mile radius around Balabhavan has been declared a temporary red zone or no-flying zone from 10 AM to 1 PM on October 17, 18, and 19 under Rule 24 of the Drone Rules 2021, with flying unauthorized drones leading to legal action.
The team features 13 pilots flying nine red-and-white Hawk Mk-132 jet aircraft, performing stunts with a wingtip-to-wingtip distance of less than five meters.
