It is projected that by 2020, drones would evolve into a $100 billion economy. There is a growing concern among policymakers that drones, or Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), can violate privacy rights of individuals. Similarly, there have been many incidents, near airports, where drones have come very close to manned aircraft, thereby causing safety concerns.
It is against this backdrop that India recently came out with subordinate legislation (Civil Aviation Rules, or CARs) that aim to regulate the operations of drones in its territory.
The aviation regulator in India, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had, from time to time, issued draft rules and sought comments from the public at large. After considering objections, recommendation and suggestions from the public on the last draft issued on September 13, 2017, the DGCA has now notified the final CAR.
The DGCA for the purpose of regulating drones have categorized them under five heads:
Nano: Having less than or equal to 250 grams;
Micro: Greater than 250 grams and less than or equal to 2 Kg;
Small: Greater than 2kg and less than or equal to 25 Kg;
Medium: Greater than 25 kg and less than or equal to 150 Kg; and
Large: Greater than 150 Kg.
All civil drone applicants, except those in the Nano category, will have to apply to the DGCA for obtaining a UIN or Unique Identification Number. The UIN is to be issued through the application/website on payment of Rs 1,000 and the DGCA is bound to issue the UIN within a stipulated period of time.
For heavier drones, or for commercial drones, or above the “exempted” height, one may apply for an UAOP. Again this is to be done through the application/website on payment of Rs 25,000 with a renewal of permit costing Rs 10,000.
Pilots of RPA’s operating heavy drones or for commercial purposes are also required to get a formal “training” for an approved institution – details of such institutions are still awaited from the DGCA.
13/12/18 Nitin Sarin/CNBC TV18
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It is against this backdrop that India recently came out with subordinate legislation (Civil Aviation Rules, or CARs) that aim to regulate the operations of drones in its territory.
The aviation regulator in India, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had, from time to time, issued draft rules and sought comments from the public at large. After considering objections, recommendation and suggestions from the public on the last draft issued on September 13, 2017, the DGCA has now notified the final CAR.
The DGCA for the purpose of regulating drones have categorized them under five heads:
Nano: Having less than or equal to 250 grams;
Micro: Greater than 250 grams and less than or equal to 2 Kg;
Small: Greater than 2kg and less than or equal to 25 Kg;
Medium: Greater than 25 kg and less than or equal to 150 Kg; and
Large: Greater than 150 Kg.
All civil drone applicants, except those in the Nano category, will have to apply to the DGCA for obtaining a UIN or Unique Identification Number. The UIN is to be issued through the application/website on payment of Rs 1,000 and the DGCA is bound to issue the UIN within a stipulated period of time.
For heavier drones, or for commercial drones, or above the “exempted” height, one may apply for an UAOP. Again this is to be done through the application/website on payment of Rs 25,000 with a renewal of permit costing Rs 10,000.
Pilots of RPA’s operating heavy drones or for commercial purposes are also required to get a formal “training” for an approved institution – details of such institutions are still awaited from the DGCA.
13/12/18 Nitin Sarin/CNBC TV18
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