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Also read Government’s drone regulations from Dec 2018: No Permission, No Takeoff
The Director General of Civil Aviation announced the policy for drones, or remotely piloted aircraft, which will come into effect from December 1, 2018. The new policy delineates what classifies as remotely piloted aircraft, and outlines how they can be flown and the restrictions they will operate under.
Most often pressed into service by the military, drones are now used in a wide range of civilian roles. These include surveillance, traffic monitoring, search and rescue, firefighting, and weather monitoring. Apart from this, they are also being used in agriculture, and for videography and delivery services.
Rules and regulations
The new rules state that drones can be operated by someone who is over 18 years of age. He/She should have cleared the Class 10 examination in English and should have undergone DGCA ground and practical training. These are binding rules to fly a drone commercially and the DGCA does not specify the penalties for not following rules.
In addition to permission from the police, drone operators will have to continue to take permission from ATC (Air Traffic Control), ADC (Air Defence Clearance), and FIC (Flight Information Centre).
Unmanned Aircraft Operation Permit (UAOP) exceptions
There are exceptions for:
- Nano drones operating below 50 feet (15m) in enclosed premises.
- Micro drones operating below 200 feet (60m) in uncontrolled airspace and enclosed premises. However, the operators will have to inform local police.
- RPA owned and operated by NTRO, ARC, and Central Intelligence Agencies, but after intimating local police.
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