The prohibition on flying drones is likely to be lifted soon as the rules for flying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are slated to be finalised by next month.
The consultation process with stakeholders has been completed and the guidelines are being given final touches. We had discussions with all the stakeholders. It (the guidelines) is almost finalised.M Sathiyavathy, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Chief
A government order of October last year prohibits the launch of UAVs by any non-government agency, organisation or an individual.
The DGCA had come out with draft guidelines in April this year and the stakeholders, including security and defence agencies, were given time till 21 May to submit their comments.
The DGCA chief said the final guidelines will be in place “most likely by early next month.”
In view of the rapid technological advancements in unmanned flying devices over the years and their increased use in everyday life, it has become necessary to develop guidance material to regulate this activity, officials had said.
Currently, the Aircraft Rules of the DGCA do not cover the use of drones as well as their sale and purchase.
(With PTI inputs.)
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