Srihari Karanth is a Bengaluru-based DGCA-certified drone pilot, aerial cinematographer, FPV pilot and travel content creator. His aerial photographs and videos have been featured by leading national, regional and international media covering Bengaluru, Karnataka tourism, infrastructure, festivals, architecture and drone photography.
Selected Media Coverage
🚇 Bengaluru & Namma Metro
The Times of India — One frame, four Namma Metro trains
A rare aerial photograph showing four Namma Metro trains in a single frame went viral and was featured by TOI.
Hindustan Times — Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow-Green crossover
Aerial footage captured the Yellow and Green Metro lines crossing, offering a unique view of Bengaluru’s expanding Metro network.
Deccan Herald — Namma Metro’s Yellow-Green crossover
Srihari’s aerial imagery of the rare Metro crossover was featured by Deccan Herald.
Bangalore Mirror — Bengaluru’s Metro transformation
Srihari’s aerial imagery was featured in coverage of Bengaluru’s growing driverless Metro network.
🏙️ Bengaluru Infrastructure & Cityscape
Hindustan Times — Hebbal Flyover
Aerial footage captured Hebbal Junction and the traffic situation following the opening of the extended flyover.
TV9 Kannada — Hebbal Flyover
Srihari’s drone footage was featured in Kannada media coverage of traffic at Hebbal.
Hindustan Times — Silk Board Junction
Aerial footage showed Bengaluru’s infamous Silk Board traffic from above.
The Indian Express — Bengaluru’s 320-foot Major Arterial Road
A photograph credited to Srihari Karanth was used by The Indian Express in its report on Bengaluru’s 320-foot-wide Major Arterial Road.
The Sun — World’s tallest mansion in Bengaluru
Srihari’s aerial imagery of Kingfisher Towers in Bengaluru was published internationally, with photographs credited to Srihari Karanth/YouTube.
🎆 Festivals & Major Events
The Indian Express — Bengaluru Diwali fireworks
Srihari’s aerial Diwali hyperlapse showing Bengaluru’s night sky filled with fireworks was featured nationally and received appreciation from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
NDTV — Bengaluru Diwali from the sky
NDTV featured Srihari’s aerial Diwali footage and highlighted his work as a DGCA-certified drone pilot.
India Today — Bengaluru Diwali drone hyperlapse
The spectacular aerial view of Bengaluru’s Diwali celebrations was featured by India Today.
Hindustan Times — Diwali fireworks over Bengaluru
Another aerial view of Bengaluru’s illuminated night sky was featured by HT.
Asianet Newsable — Bengaluru Diwali celebrations
Srihari’s aerial Diwali visuals were featured in its coverage.
🐯 Mysuru Dasara & Drone World Record
Moneycontrol — Mysuru Dasara Guinness World Record
Srihari’s footage captured the spectacular 2,983-drone display that formed a giant tiger in the Mysuru night sky.
OneIndia — Mysuru’s drone light show
The record-setting Dasara drone display was featured using Srihari’s aerial footage.
The Australia Today — Mysuru Dasara drone record
Srihari’s footage was also featured in international coverage of the Guinness World Record.
Hindustan Times — Mysuru lit up for Dasara
Aerial footage showcased Mysuru’s illuminated streets and palace ahead of Dasara.
Asianet Newsable — Mysuru Dasara preparations
Srihari’s aerial visuals captured Mysuru’s festive transformation.
News9Live — Mysuru Dasara 2024
Srihari’s aerial imagery was featured in the publication’s coverage of Mysuru during Dasara.
🌻 Karnataka Tourism & Landscapes
Deccan Herald — The Great Sunflower Rush to Gundlupet
Srihari’s aerial imagery showcased the spectacular seasonal sunflower fields of Gundlupet, Karnataka.
His wider aerial portfolio has also documented waterfalls, rivers, temples, heritage sites, forests, beaches and landscapes across Karnataka and South India, helping showcase the region’s tourism destinations from a unique perspective.
🌫️ Weather & Skyline
News First Prime — “Ooty-like chill” in Bengaluru
Srihari’s drone footage captured Bengaluru’s rare fog-covered skyline and was featured in the publication’s coverage of the city’s unusually misty weather.
🍽️ Lifestyle, Food & Unique Places
NDTV Food — Airplane-themed restaurant in Bengaluru
Srihari’s photographs and video of Bengaluru’s unique airplane-themed restaurant were featured by NDTV Food after attracting attention on social media.
🚁 Drone Photography & Industry
Deccan Herald — Drone flying regulations in Bengaluru
Srihari was featured as a DGCA-certified drone pilot and photographer, sharing practical insights on professional drone operations and permissions in Bengaluru.
News Karnataka — Bengaluru’s drone aerial photography craze
A feature on the growing popularity of drone photography in Bengaluru highlighted Srihari’s aerial work.
MAV Drones — Drone photography in Bengaluru
Srihari’s work was featured in an article discussing the growing drone photography scene in the city.
Featured In
The Times of India · Hindustan Times · Deccan Herald · The Indian Express · NDTV · India Today · Moneycontrol · Bangalore Mirror · News9Live · TV9 Kannada · Asianet Newsable · OneIndia · News Karnataka · News First Prime · NDTV Food · LatestLY · The Australia Today · The Sun · MAV Drones
The coverage spans Bengaluru infrastructure, Namma Metro, Karnataka tourism, festivals, drone technology, architecture, weather, food and viral aerial photography.
Aerial Storytelling Across Karnataka & India
From Bengaluru’s Metro network and rapidly changing skyline to the waterfalls, temples, landscapes and festivals of Karnataka, Srihari Karanth continues to document India through drone cinematography, FPV flying, aerial photography and travel storytelling.
His work has also been associated with projects and collaborations involving Karnataka Tourism, India Tourism, Incredible India, BDA and BMRCL, among others.
Media & Collaboration Enquiries
Srihari Karanth
DGCA-Certified Drone Pilot | Aerial Cinematographer | FPV Pilot | Travel Content Creator
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Website: drone-pilot.in
Instagram: @sriharikaranth
YouTube: Srihari Karanth
This page will be updated as new media features, interviews and publications are added.