The rules for flying a drone in India are straightforward. If you’re an Indian, you need to use the Government’s Digital Sky Platform and register your drone no matter what size it is.
Currently, the Digital Sky Platform is not working and there’s nowhere you can actually get a Govt. authorised drone license! Some companies are offering drone training and licenses, but they’re fake licenses.
If you’re a foreigner the drone laws are simple too, you can’t fly your drone in India! There’s no easy way for foreigners to fly here yet. But there are some workarounds.
The Legal Way to Fly Your Drone in India
If you don’t want to get in trouble with the Indian Police, and believe me, it happens! A lot. Then you need to find a local Indian drone pilot. Or risk being caught by the Indian Police.
In remote parts, you’ll not have an issue flying, but in big cities or tourist spots, the Police are watching for drones.
Are Drones Allowed Through Indian Airports?
I and many others have had no issues carrying our drones into India.
You can carry your drone with no problems on domestic flights within India too. Security may stop you and ask what it is because they’ve not seen a drone before. But these days I’m being asked less and less so they’re getting used to seeing them now.
6 replies on “Are Foreigners Allowed to Fly Drones in India?”
Nice information. I stay close to airport and drones are big no no here. Karl do visit Hyderabad…
Another Kiwi living in India. Cheers!
Hey Varun, I do visit Hyderabad. I made a wedding video there once. It was one of my first ever videos.
What about DJI mavic mini, are we allowed fly that which is less than 249gms and does not require registration.
Mavic Mini can be flown without registration if you’re an Indian citizen.
What if you are an OCI card holder? Are you allowed to fly then?
How about dji air 2s.Its micrco categary