A Bengaluru aerospace scientist built the made-in-India system that reads fog for pilots

I find it fascinating that Dr Shubha Iyengar, an aerospace scientist from Bengaluru, developed Drishti, a homegrown system that measures runway visibility in fog and rain. This technology helps pilots and air traffic controllers by providing real-time data on how much of the runway can be seen, which is crucial during poor weather. Before Drishti, airports in India relied on costly imported systems, but this affordable and locally maintainable solution has now been installed at over 100 locations. And here's the thing - it’s not just about technology, but also about making flying safer for everyone in India.