Now, anybody can become a drone pilot, govt relaxes ID proof requirementOne key change is the removal of the mandatory passport requirement for aspiring drone pilots. Instead, individuals can now submit governme...
06 Oct, 2023, 03.07 PM IST
Staff shortage at DGCA delays issuance of pilot licencesThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is facing a shortage of staff at key positions, resulting in delays in issuing licences to...
19 Sep, 2023, 05.40 PM IST
Assam government launches first drone school of northeastThe drone school was inaugurated by Assam's Information Technology Minister Keshab Mahanta on Tuesday. "Youths, after getting training from...
10 Aug, 2022, 10.11 AM IST
Govt scraps requirement of drone pilot licenceThe official also said that no remote pilot certificate shall be required for operating a drone up to 2 kg for non-commercial purposes.A no...
12 Feb, 2022, 12.21 AM IST
Nano drones may soon be allowed on domestic flights“Drones can’t be taken on (domestic) flights as of now. But we have to find a way to let people carry them for vacations and using them at ...
05 Sep, 2021, 03.05 PM IST
India’s new drone rules distilledThe Drone Rules, 2021, as they will be known, replace the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021, which only came into effect in March. We’ve...
28 Aug, 2021, 09.32 AM IST
Snapdeal founder thrilled about new drone rules, says India's logistical issues will be solvedKunal Bahl is confident that India will become a leader in SpaceTech innovations.
27 Aug, 2021, 04.58 PM IST
Just 5 forms, 4 types of fees: Aviation ministry eases rules to operate drones in IndiaThe fee, according to the new drone rules, has been reduced to nominal levels and de-linked from the size of the drone. For example, the fe...
26 Aug, 2021, 04.24 PM IST
How to become a drone pilotNo pilot licence is required for operating nano drones and micro drones for non-commercial use. But to operate any other type of drone you ...
26 Aug, 2021, 04.19 PM IST
Key takeaways: Government notifies drone rulesThe Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) - under whose ambit the regulation falls – has incorporated the final changes in the rules, as sought...
26 Aug, 2021, 03.23 PM IST
'Drone ports' in hospitals soon to allow quick transportation of organs: Jayant SinhaUnion minister of state for aviation Jayant Sinha said the authorities concerned, which will begin registration of big drones (non-toys) fr...
01 Dec, 2018, 11.04 AM IST
Want to fly drones? Get trained firstThe DGCA has categorised RPAS into five categories —nano (weighing up to 250gm and mostly used as toys), micro (250gm to 2 kg), small (2-25...
17 Nov, 2018, 03.26 PM IST
Drone policy out: Wait for its commercial use by Amazon, Flipkart gets longerThe machines can be deployed for commercial purposes but only within the line of sight of remote pilot, says aviation ministry.
28 Aug, 2018, 11.28 AM IST
Government allows commercial operation of drones from DecemberThe drones can be used for a height up to 400 feet but within the line of sight of the operator.
27 Aug, 2018, 10.23 PM IST
Flying drones, just a hobby till now, takes off as a careerDrones are used for everything from shooting ads and photographing weddings to tracking poachers, mapping railway tracks, surveying solar p...
26 Mar, 2018, 10.36 AM IST
Licences to operate drone in India soonAt present, operation of drones are not allowed in India and security agencies as well as government agencies are allowed to use them after...
24 Aug, 2017, 01.53 PM IST
Import of UAVs, drones will require license and clearance: Commerce MinistryThe norm has been introduced as a "policy condition" under chapter 88 of ITC (HS), 2012. ITC (HS) is Indian Trade Clarification based on Ha...
27 Jul, 2016, 11.28 PM IST