Government of India notifies liberalised #Drone Rules 2021.
Gazette Notification by @MoCA_GoI: egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/…
Key Takeaways of new #DroneRules2021:
1. Reduction in compliance burden-
- Number of forms reduced from 25 to 5
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- Digital sky platform- Single nodal point for all permission
- Import of #drones shall be regulated by DGFT while no permission shall be required for the import of drone components.
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2. Accessible Airspace Maps for #Drones:
-Interactive airspace maps with different zones,
accessible using APIs, to be launched on DigitalSky platform
-Yellow zone reduced from 45 km to 12 km from airport perimeter
-No permission required for operating drones in green zones
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3. Easy Registration of #Drones:
- Online registration of all drones required through DigitalSky platform.
- Easy process prescribed for sale, lease, gift, transfer & deregistration of drones.
- A limited window opportunity provided for regularisation of existing drones.
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4. #Drone Training & Drone Certification:
- No drone pilot licence required for operating nano drones and micro drones for non-commercial use.
- Drone training and exams to be carried out by a DGCA authorised drone training school.
#DroneRules2021 @MoCA_GoI
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5. Boost for Promotion of R&D & Indigenous Manufacturing:
- No type certification, #drone registration, remote pilot licence or prior permission for flying drones required during R&D.
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Promotion Council to facilitate development of drone ecosystem.
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5. Boost for Promotion of R&D and Indigenous Manufacturing:
- Government of India shall issue certification standards which shall promote use of made-in-India technologies, designs, components and #drones and India’s NavIC regional positioning system.
#DroneRules2021
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6. #Drone Deliveries & Drone Taxis:
- Drones up to 500 kg shall be covered under #DroneRules2021 which shall pave the way for heavy payload-carrying drones and drone taxis making India future-ready.
- Special drone corridors shall be developed for cargo deliveries.
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