The Central Government has undertaken a series of reform measures to facilitate drone manufacturing and operations in the country, some of these are as follows:(i)Liberalised Drone Rules, 2021 have been notified on 25th August 2021.(ii)Drone Airspace
Drone Airspace Map was published on September 24 last year, opening up nearly 90 per cent of Indian airspace as a green zone for drones flying up to 400 feet
The government has undertaken a series of reform measures to make India a global drone hub by 2030, Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh told the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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 It has repealed the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Rules, 2021 and has introduced “liberalised Drone Rules, 2021”.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.