Residents around the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) precinct reported unusual late-night activity over the past few days, as hundreds of drones were seen flying in coordinated formations above the airport zone after midnight, triggering speculation that preparations for a major reveal are underway.

Short video clips and grainy footage have begun circulating across social media platforms, showing synchronised drone movements over the airside and terminal complex, with insiders suggesting these are technical dry runs for an upcoming large-scale activation tied to the airport’s much-anticipated opening.