In a recent circular from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the government body has outlined several requirements around the ownership and operation of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
In common speak, a list of dos and dont’s for owning and operating drones.
Up until now, there existed no clear definitions as to what comprised these aircraft, which was clearly turning out to be a problem given their rapid proliferation. Especially in the areas of aerial photography and recreation, drones have seen a big spike in popularity. But unregulated usage of these potentially dangerous craft has led to incidents that have put either the drone operator or the general public in harm’s way.
And in the absence of a clear set of guidelines, end-users have often been unaware of the legal implications of operating a drone in public spaces.
The DGCA document defines the various classifications of UAs as i) Micro : Weighing less than two kg, ii) Mini : Greater than 2 Kg and less than 20 Kg, iii) Small : Greater than 20 Kg and less than 150 Kg, iv) Large : Greater than 150 Kg.
So if you already own a drone, or are thinking of buying one, here’s are the key takeaways from the document:
30/05/16 Daily News & Analysis
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In common speak, a list of dos and dont’s for owning and operating drones.
Up until now, there existed no clear definitions as to what comprised these aircraft, which was clearly turning out to be a problem given their rapid proliferation. Especially in the areas of aerial photography and recreation, drones have seen a big spike in popularity. But unregulated usage of these potentially dangerous craft has led to incidents that have put either the drone operator or the general public in harm’s way.
And in the absence of a clear set of guidelines, end-users have often been unaware of the legal implications of operating a drone in public spaces.
The DGCA document defines the various classifications of UAs as i) Micro : Weighing less than two kg, ii) Mini : Greater than 2 Kg and less than 20 Kg, iii) Small : Greater than 20 Kg and less than 150 Kg, iv) Large : Greater than 150 Kg.
So if you already own a drone, or are thinking of buying one, here’s are the key takeaways from the document:
30/05/16 Daily News & Analysis
