The DGCA (The Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has assigned Vellore, Salem, Coimbatore and Erode as the new test spots for drones under the RPAS scheme.
The Requirements for Operation of Civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) 2018, regulates and controls operation of the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to ensure flight safety.
It is mandatory for all drones to be registered with DGCA in the “Digital Sky” platform before commencement of operation.
RPAS defines “No Drone Zones” around airports, near international border, Vijay Chowk in Delhi, State Secretariat Complex in State Capitals, strategic locations/vital and military installations.