In October last year, co-chair of FICCI committee, Ankit Mehta, mentioned that there are between 50,000 to 60,000 illegal drones in India. This number has come to the Indian government’s notice after the recent drone attack on international grounds and its aftermath. The government stated that it would be taking action against those who fail to register under the Indian Penal Code and the Aircraft Act. There are many drones which have come under the government’s notice for complying with CAR (Civil Aviation Requirements).
This drone registration will help in identifying the number of drones and more importantly help in identifying the civil drones and their operators.
The Civil Aviation Requirement Act, CAR, wasissued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in August 2019. The Act was introduced to regulate the use of civilian drones in the Indian airspace. Under CAR, there is a process that the drone operators have to go through and obtain a Unique Identification Number (UIN), and an Unmanned Aircraft Operator Permit (UAOP).
Staying true to its name, this regulation is called ‘No Permission-No Take Off’ regulation, where a drone cannot take off until the operator doesn’t obtain valid permissions. This operator could use the DGCA’s software programme DigiSky to get the permits.
Once successfully registered, the operators are provided with Drone Acknowledgement Number (DAN) and an Ownership Acknowledgement Number (OAN) which is sort of like a driver’s license and vehicle registration for conventional two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles. But, the DAN and OAN will be of no use if the drone does not fulfil the DGCA drone regulations.
Where India has started pulling down the illegal drones this year, giants like the USA and Europe have already their regulations in effect.
In the US, the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) started its drone registration system back in December 2015. These included UAS weighing more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds to be registered. The UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) which could be used for recreational purposes were required to fly below 400 feet which is below the controlled airspace. They also have an app called B4UFLY, which contains all the guidelines related to restricted air zones. For drones to fly in controlled airspace aka the Class G airspace, a permit is required through LAANC (Low Altitude Authorisation and Notification Capability).
As for the European Union (EU), it doesn’t regulate the drones with a mass of 150 kg or less. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), as the EU calls it, will fall within the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), only if it goes above the threshold of 150 kg.
15/01/20 Sameer Balaganur/Analytics India
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This drone registration will help in identifying the number of drones and more importantly help in identifying the civil drones and their operators.
The Civil Aviation Requirement Act, CAR, wasissued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in August 2019. The Act was introduced to regulate the use of civilian drones in the Indian airspace. Under CAR, there is a process that the drone operators have to go through and obtain a Unique Identification Number (UIN), and an Unmanned Aircraft Operator Permit (UAOP).
Staying true to its name, this regulation is called ‘No Permission-No Take Off’ regulation, where a drone cannot take off until the operator doesn’t obtain valid permissions. This operator could use the DGCA’s software programme DigiSky to get the permits.
Once successfully registered, the operators are provided with Drone Acknowledgement Number (DAN) and an Ownership Acknowledgement Number (OAN) which is sort of like a driver’s license and vehicle registration for conventional two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles. But, the DAN and OAN will be of no use if the drone does not fulfil the DGCA drone regulations.
Where India has started pulling down the illegal drones this year, giants like the USA and Europe have already their regulations in effect.
In the US, the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) started its drone registration system back in December 2015. These included UAS weighing more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds to be registered. The UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) which could be used for recreational purposes were required to fly below 400 feet which is below the controlled airspace. They also have an app called B4UFLY, which contains all the guidelines related to restricted air zones. For drones to fly in controlled airspace aka the Class G airspace, a permit is required through LAANC (Low Altitude Authorisation and Notification Capability).
As for the European Union (EU), it doesn’t regulate the drones with a mass of 150 kg or less. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), as the EU calls it, will fall within the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), only if it goes above the threshold of 150 kg.
15/01/20 Sameer Balaganur/Analytics India
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