Flying drones in India just got easier - it seems!
The Digital Sky Platform has been launched. India will soon start registration of drones, pilots, and operators. The registration portal for online permission the Drone regulations that came in effect today state that Nano drones in India can now start flying legally from today (1st December, 2018). For micro categories and above, operators and pilots are required to register on the Digital Sky Portal.
01-December-2018 19:12 IST
Digital Sky Platform launched – India to start registration of drones, pilots, and operators Registration portal for online permission
The Drone regulations come in effect from today
Nano drones in India can start flying legally from today.
For micro and above categories, operators and pilots are required to register on the Digital Sky Portal.READ THE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE HERE.
Nano drones in India can start flying legally from today. For micro and above categories, operators and pilots are required to register on the Digital Sky Portal.
The Digital Sky platform has already begun accepting registrations of users, though the website sates that it is in Beta stage. Those who wish to make payments and apply for Unmanned Aerial Operator’s Permit (UAOP) and Unique Identification Numbers (UIN) will have to do so via the Bharat Kosh portal.
To get permissions to fly, RPAS operators or remote pilots will have to file a flight plan. Operating in the ‘green zones’ will require only intimation of the time and location of the flights via the portal or the app. Permissions will also be required for flying in ‘yellow zones’ and flights will not be allowed in the ‘red zones’. The location of these zones shall be announced soon. Permission, if granted, will be available digitally on the portal.
So what do you think of this? Relieved? Or do you think that the Indian Government has made the procedure complicated? Please let us know in the comments.
