The government has junked out the three month old drone policy after industry complaints over approval and clearance. The government has come out with a radically liberalised set of draft rules that pave the way for drone taxis and cargo delivered.
The aviation ministry has sought public comments on a much simplified “Drone rules, 2021” till August 5. After taking the comments into consideration, the final rules are expected to be issued the stricter UAS rules.
Coming after the Jammu airport attack, these changes indicate that while the government takes steps to counter rogue drones, it was willing to allow the technology to achieve its potential.
Under new rules, manufacturers may generate their drone’s unique identification number on the digital sky platform through the self-certification route.
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