New rules rule out use of drones for delivery in India

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        India seems to be cracking the whip on the use of unmanned drones. The Civil Aviation Ministry in a notification on Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Rules 2021 has spelt out the norms for operating UAS or drones. Importantly it lists the quantum of punishment for unauthorised flying and manufacturing drones which range from Rs 25 000 to Rs 5 lakh.

        And before you ask let us also tell you:The new rules do not allow using drones to deliver goods. The rules which were finalised after about ten months of consultations say drones weighing more than 250 grams can only be flown by a remote pilot with permission from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for every flight. Flying a drone by a person who is not a licensed remote pilot will also be an offence. The rules classify drones based on weight spell out who is eligible to import manufacture trade own or operate an unmanned aircraft places where drones can be operated and fine to be imposed if the rules are broken.

        Drones are no-go in these areas As per the new drone laws they cannot be flown within five kilometres of international airports at Mumbai Delhi Chennai Kolkata Bengaluru and Hyderabad and at a distance of three kilometres from any civil private or defence airport. Flying drones is also prohibited within a distance of 25 km from international borders. Locations around military installations or where military activities take place are also beyond the ken of flying drones. A penalty of Rs 50 000 will be imposed on individuals who operate a drone over a no-operation area. Individuals importing manufacturing trading owning or operating drones must be citizens of India and above 18 years of age. Drones only for photography The thing is drones will not be allowed to operate beyond visual line of sight. Use of drones in safety law and order disaster management and surveillance operations will be done based on the situation it is said. In India registration of all drones except the ones in Nano category is


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