The government has updated the drone registration policy. UAV importers and exporters must register with the Director General (DG). According to new drone rules, permission from the Ministry of Defence is also necessary for category III and IV drones. Fines for violations may exceed Rs. 100,000. If non-compliance persists, daily penalties apply.
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The government has updated the drone registration policy. UAV importers and exporters must register with the Director General (DG). According to new drone rules, permission from the Ministry of Defence is also necessary for category III and IV drones. Fines for violations may exceed Rs. 100,000. If non-compliance persists, daily penalties apply.
Based on their weight, drones, commonly referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs, are classified into four groups:
- Group I: up to 250 grams
- Group II: 250 grams to 10 kilograms
- Group III: 10 kilograms to 25 kilograms
- Group IV: 25 kilograms to 100 kilograms
According to government drone regulations, users must log into the CAA’s computer system and submit flight details to fly drones in categories II, III, and IV. A “Remote Pilot Licence” from the CAA is also required for these operators.
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It is prohibited to fly in restricted airspace without approval from an authorized officer or the Director General (DG). Each UAV needs to have a unique ID with letters and numbers issued to it and a registration with the CAA that must be renewed every three years.
Drone exporters and importers need to register with the DG. Drones classified as Category III or IV require specific Ministry of Defence permission. Violations of these government drone regulations may result in fines of up to Rs. 100,000, with further penalties imposed for repeated infractions.
