{"id":82735,"date":"2021-07-15T11:41:40","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T06:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsmakhani.com\/?p=82735"},"modified":"2021-07-15T11:41:40","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T06:11:40","slug":"draft-drone-rules-2021-released-for-public-consultation-by-ministry-of-civil-aviation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/hi\/draft-drone-rules-2021-released-for-public-consultation-by-ministry-of-civil-aviation\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Drone Rules, 2021 released for public consultation by Ministry of Civil Aviation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DELHI : 15 JUL 2021\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has released the updated \u2013 The Drone Rules, 2021 for public consultation. Built on a premise of trust, self-certification, and non-intrusive monitoring, The Drone Rules, 2021 will replace the UAS Rules 2021 (released on 12 March 2021). The last date for receipt of public comments is 5 August 2021.<\/p>\n

Key takeaways from the Draft Drone Rules, 2021 include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Approvals abolished: unique authorisation number, unique prototype identification number, certificate of conformance, certificate of maintenance, import clearance, acceptance of existing drones, operator permit, authorisation of R&D organisation, student remote pilot licence, remote pilot instructor authorisation, drone port authorisation etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Number of forms reduced from 25 to 6.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. \n

      Fee reduced to nominal levels. No linkage with the size of the drone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    2. \n

      Safety features like \u2018No permission \u2013 no take-off\u2019 (NPNT), real-time tracking beacon, geo-fencing etc. to be notified in future. A six-month lead time will be provided for compliance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. \n

      Digital sky platform shall be developed as a business-friendly single-window online system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    4. \n

      There will be minimal human interface on the digital sky platform and most permissions will be self-generated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    5. \n

      Interactive airspace map with green, yellow, and red zones will be displayed on the digital sky platform.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    6. \n

      Yellow zone reduced from 45 km to 12 km from the airport perimeter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    7. \n

      No flight permission required upto 400 feet in green zones and upto 200 feet in the area between 8 and 12 km from the airport perimeter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    8. \n

      No pilot licence required for micro drones (for non-commercial use), nano drone and for R&D organisations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    9. \n

      No restriction on drone operations by foreign-owned companies registered in India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    10. \n

      Import of drones and drone components to be regulated by DGFT.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    11. \n

      No security clearance required before any registration or licence issuance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    12. \n

      No requirement of certificate of airworthiness, unique identification number, prior permission and remote pilot licence for R&D entities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    13. \n

      Coverage of drones under Drone Rules, 2021 increased from 300 kg to 500 kg.\u00a0 This will cover drone taxis also.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    14. \n

      All drone training and testing to be carried out by an authorised drone school.\u00a0 DGCA shall prescribe training requirements, oversee drone schools and provide pilot licences online.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    15. \n

      Issuance of Certificate of Airworthiness delegated to Quality Council of India and certification entities authorised by it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    16. \n

      Manufacturer may generate their drone\u2019s unique identification number on the digital sky platform through the self-certification route.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    17. \n

      Easier process prescribed for transfer and deregistration of drones.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    18. \n

      Standard operating procedures (SOP) and training procedure manuals (TPM) will be prescribed by DGCA on the digital sky platform for self-monitoring by users.\u00a0 No approvals required unless there is a significant departure from the prescribed procedures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. \n

        Maximum penalty under Drone Rules, 2021 reduced to INR 1 lakh.\u00a0 This shall, however, not apply to penalties in respect of violation of other laws.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      2. \n

        Drone corridors will be developed for cargo deliveries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      3. \n

        Drone promotion council to be set up to facilitate a business-friendly regulatory regime.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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