Planning to fly a drone? Know India’s airspace zones, permission rules and penalties
- India’s drone airspace is divided into green, yellow and red zones, each with different permission requirements.
- In green zones, drones can generally fly up to 400 feet without prior permission, subject to registration and other rules.
- Flying in yellow or red zones requires permission, with red zones covering highly restricted areas and needing Central Government approval.
- Drone violations can attract penalties, with the maximum penalty under the Drone Rules, 2021 set at ₹1 lakh.
Source: ndtv.com
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