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India Ready to Update Drone Laws – and Deal With Any Rogues

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India is getting ready to release new regulations to legalize commercial drones – and they are testing anti-drone technologies to deal with any rogues. The Hindustan Times reports that India’s civil aviation ministry will legalize the use of drones in the country by December 31, following a government-mandated period for public comment on the proposal. The proposal looks similar to many internationally, except for the extra restrictions around the country’s border areas. As reported by the Hindustan Times, the proposed regulations allow flight except for: Within an area of 5…

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Flipkart is looking to rural delivery, using drones, in India

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While commercial drone use is not yet legal in India, their top e-tailer is looking ahead to rural delivery with drones StillWorksImagery / Pixabay The Amazon of India, Flipkart, is hoping to bring drone delivery services to rural parts of India.  While drone regulations in India do not yet permit commercial uses of drones they are planning ahead, and pushing for a drone-filled future with drones helping with rural delivery. The Hindustan Times is reporting: “India’s leading e-tailer Flipkart is thinking beyond the horizon. It wants to use drones to…

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Drones in India continuing to move closer to reality

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Drones in India slowly inching forward towards reality The Indian Express shared a news story today indicating that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has forwarded draft regulations to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).  These regulations, covering the commercial use of drones in India, are based upon the regulations in Australia and the United States. “A senior official in the DGCA said, “We have readied a draft policy for operation of drones. It specifies the norms; the precautions and the clearances that an operator is required to take to…

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Drones in India should be legal soon

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Drones in India are still illegal, at least for now The Director General of Civil Aviation, or DGCA, in India has been slow to approve the use of drones.  However, drones in India should be legal soon.  Read more of this story on Live Mint.  Photo: Reuters “Are you thinking of buying an unmanned aerial vehicle, better known as a drone? If yes, there’s a “Quadcopter Drone, 3D LED Light Show, Ultra Durable Nylon Body—Free Gift Wrapping—Free Surprise Gift!! 100% Genuine” for sale on online marketplace ebay.in. The drone, from…

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