India gets new rules for flying drones: 10 big changes you need to know
The government is making it easier for drone manufacturers, operators and startups to boost adoption of drones across India. It has repealed the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Rules, 2021 and has introduced “liberalised Drone Rules, 2021”. The government feels that India has the potential to be a global drone hub by 2030. While startups are already gearing up to use drones for delivering food and medicines, it can also be beneficial for agriculture, mining, infrastructure, surveillance and law enforcement. Here’s what’s changing.
What is the one big change for drones in India
Startups and drone operators will no longer have to go through complex approval processes and the entire system is now based on self-certification and non-intrusive monitoring.
