What are the new drone rules in India?

Coverage of drones under Drone Rules, 2021 has been increased from 300 kg to 500 kg. This will cover drone taxis also. Type Certificate is required only when a drone is to be operated in India. Importing and manufacturing drones purely for exports are exempt from type certification and unique identification number.

What are rules for drones?

They include:

• Fly at or below 400 feet.
• Keep your drone within sight.
• Don’t fly in restricted airspace.
• Don’t fly near other aircraft, especially near airports.
• Don’t fly over groups of people.
• Don’t fly over stadiums or sporting events.
• Don’t fly near emergency response efforts such as fires.
• Don’t fly under the influence.

What does India’s new drone policy mean for drones?

NEW DELHI: The civil aviation ministry on Thursday eased the rules regarding drone operations in India under a new liberalised policy, freeing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from a plethora of regulations.

What does the liberalised regime for civilian drones mean?

The liberalised regime for civilian drones mark a clear shift in policy by the government to allow operations of such drones and highlights the government’s intent to allow the use of drones while at the same time ensuring security from rogue drones through the anti-rogue drone framework that was announced in 2019.

What are the new drone rules 2021?

The central government has notified the Drone Rules 2021, a much more liberalised regime for unmanned aircraft systems than what existed previously. Under the new rules, a draft of which was released in July, several requirements and approvals have been abolished and this is expected to make drone operations simpler for civilian drone operators.

What is type certificate for drones in India?

Type Certificate required only when a drone is to be operated in India. Importing and manufacturing drones purely for exportsare exempt from type certification and unique identification number. Nano and model drones (made for research or recreation purposes) are exempt from type certification.