New Delhi (NVI): Anybody possessing drones in India will have to make disclosure about those to the Civil Aviation Ministry by January 31.
The Ministry has provided a one-time opportunity for voluntary disclosure of civil drones and drone operators, which will be applicable from tomorrow, clearly with an aim of ensuring that such aerial objects are not used for carrying out any subversive or criminal acts.
Under the Civil Aviation Ministry’s scheme, the persons in possession of drones are required to submit the information to the government by visiting the Digital Sky portal at https://digitalsky.dgca.gov.in.
Drones and Drones operators will have to obtain Unique Identification Number (UIN), Unmanned Aircraft Operator Permit (UAOP) and other operational requirements as per the guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) which regulates the use of drones in the Indian Airspace.
The government had observed that some drones and drone operators were not complying with the CAR (Civil Aviation Requirements).
On successful submission of voluntary disclosure of possessing drone, a Drone Acknowledgement Number (DAN) and an Ownership Acknowledgement Number (OAN) will be issued online which will assist in validation of operations of drones in India.
However, the ministry has clarified that the DAN or OAN does not confer any right to operate a drone(s) in India if it does not fulfil the provisions given in the CAR. It warned that ownership of drone(s) in India without a valid DAN or OAN shall invite penal action as per applicable laws.
