LUCKNOW, Feb. 25 -- Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya discussed investment opportunities on Tuesday with leading German-Israeli company Quantum Systems GmbH which specialises in unmanned and drone-based technologies. Maurya is leading the state's delegation in Germany, interacting with companies for investment in Uttar Pradesh. The state's IT and electronics minister Sunil Kumar Sharma is also part of the delegation. The company has been present in India for over a decade and specialises in advanced aerial surveillance, defence-grade reconnaissance and high-altitude unmanned platforms with operational ranges up to 160 km. Its technologies are also in service with the armed forces of Germany and Spain. The deputy CM said Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a key driver of India's rapidly growing economy. He invited Quantum Systems to establish a drone manufacturing and research & development centre in the state, enabling Uttar Pradesh to benefit from its progressive policies, strong industrial ecosystem and skilled talent pool. Both sides discussed long-term collaboration in manufacturing, research and development, skill development and technology transfer to strengthen India's aerospace and unmanned systems ecosystem. htc...