How the Sector Will Be Opened Up

Drone Regulations 1.0

All flights require digital permission under the new Digital Sky – no permission, no takeoff – regime

Operator permits to be issued within seven days

Maximum altitude of 400 feet. Flying limited to visual line of sight during day time

The regulations provide parameters for minimum manufacturing standards

Insurance required for all UAV operators, including the nano- category ones

Drone Regulations 2.0

Payload delivery likely within specified air corridors

Permit for flying beyond visual line of sight

Automation of air traffic management to the extent possible

Drone Regulations 3.0

Flying taxi services expected

Payload delivery to be allowed for delivery of goods to consumers in densely populated areas

Drawbacks of the Policy

Import and purchase of drones can be done for specified purposes, which is restrictive Insurance products for drones not available in the Indian market

The operator is required to take permission 24 hours in advance for the exact location