INDIA DRONE REGULATIONS According to India’s national aviation authority, the Ministry of Civil Aviation , flying a drone is legal in India, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations listed below before doing so. India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced the country’s first Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) for drones on August 27, 2018 to go into effect December 1, 2018. Read the full ruling here (Section 3–Air Transport, Series X, Part I). Special Travel Considerations Foreigners are currently not allowed to fly drones in India. For commercial purposes, they need to lease the drone to an Indian entity who in-turn will obtain Unique Identification Number (UIN) and UAOP from DGCA. Why fly a drone in India? To get aerial shots of amazing spots like this! General Rules for Flying a Drone in India Based on our research and interpretation of the laws, here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in India. All drones except th