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Drone use is allowed in India, but there are several drone laws that need to be followed when flying in the country. Operators must ensure that they follow the following drone laws when flying a drone weighing over 250 grams in India, acording to Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) which has been effected from December 1, 2018.
A drone permit is required for recreational drone use.
If you wish to fly a drone with a weight up to 250g according to the Drone Laws in India you must have to register your drone with the respective authority and also apply for an importation permit also issued by the Indian authorities.
You can register your drone with DigitalSky.
Please contact DigitalSky to obtain permission, or contact us for information for registration/importation. (What Is Recreational Drone Use?)
A permit is required for commercial drone use in India.
Please contact DigitalSky to obtain permission, or contact us for information for registration/importation. (What Is Commercial Drone Use?)
For a detailed guide to bringing your drone on airplanes click here. All drones should be brought on carry on luggage if possible. This is because according to the Montreal Convention, airlines are only liable for losses up to ~$1,000 USD. When traveling internationally, theft and lost luggage can be common issues, particularly if your flight has many connections. If your drone is worth more than $1,000 USD and you cannot bring it onto the plane you should consider shipping it with DHL, Fedex, or UPS instead and fully insure the shipment.
You should NOT place drone batteries in your checked baggage. All drone batteries should be placed in a Medium Size Lipo Battery Bag" data-src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=uavsystemsint-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B007V9MN44" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> like the one shown here in the link and brought onto the plane in your carry on bag. Lithium-ion batteries are considered “dangerous goods” by airlines and rules surrounding these batteries on planes are EXTREMELY strict due to multiple incidents of these batteries catching fire. Failure to properly pack lithium-ion batteries in a bag such as the one shown in the link above can result in the airline seizing them, you getting fined, or being denied boarding.
Here is some video footage shot by TheQuadCamBros when flying a drone in India.
Read all of our India Drone Laws, and now looking for drones, parts, accessories, or something else? Read our guide for Buying Drones In India. It includes information on drones for sale in India, import taxes, payment options, and shipping.
