सीखें : Drone Pilot Training

T1 : Stakeholders & Law

ICAO : International Civil Aviation Organisation
- Establishment : 4 अप्रैल 1947
- Member States : 193
- Council Member States : 36 (India in group II)
- Work : International Laws for IFR : Instrument Flight Rules

RPAS : Remotely Piloted Aircraft System
AIP : Aeronautical Information Publication : Media of document issued by a state’s civil aviation authority—such as regulations, procedures, and airport information—crucial for safe flight planning and operation
NOTAM (Notice to Air Mission) : a time-critical, urgent notice distributed to pilots.

MOCA – Ministry of Civil Aviation : National policies.
- AAI – Airports Authority of India : A statutory body for managing airports and air traffic control services across India.
- DGCA – Directorate General of Civil Aviation : under MOCA that oversees civil aviation safety, licensing, aircraft operations, and airworthiness in India.
- CAR – Civil Aviation Requirements : Regulations issued by DGCA that lay down rules, standards, and procedures for civil aviation operations and safety in India.
  - Act : 1934
  - Amendment : 1937
Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 replaces the 90-year-old colonial-era Aircraft Act, 1934.
Drone Amendment Rules, 2024 : Do not apply to Armed Force

Category	Weight (Takeoff Weight)	Need Remote Pilot Licence?	Need Certification / Registration?	Example
Nano	Up to 250 g	❌ No (for recreational use in many countries)	❌ Usually No (some countries require registration)	DJI Mini 2 SE
Micro	250 g – 2 kg	⚠️ Yes (for commercial use)	✅ Registration required	DJI Mini 3 Pro
Small	2 kg – 25 kg	✅ Yes	✅ Registration + Airworthiness (if commercial)	DJI Air 2S
Medium	25 kg – 150 kg	✅ Yes (advanced licence)	✅ Type Certification required	Agricultural Sprayer Drones
Large	Above 150 kg	✅ Yes (full aviation licence)	✅ Full Aircraft Certification	Military UAVs / Large Cargo Drones

Form	For (Full Meaning)	Used by (Who Uses It)	Used for (Purpose)
D-1	Application for Type Certificate	Drone manufacturers or makers 100 Rs Fees 60 Days RPTO 15 Days DGCA	To get official safety approval for a drone model before it can be registered or flown (unless exempt).
D-2	Application for Registration / Unique Identification Number (UIN)	Drone owners / operators 100 Rs Fees 3rd Party Insurance Original Bill	To register a drone and obtain its Unique Identification Number (UIN) which is compulsory for legal operation.
D-3	Application for Transfer or Deregistration of UAS	Drone owners / operators Motor Vehicle Act 1988	To transfer ownership of a drone to another person or deregister it when it’s lost or permanently damaged.
D-4	Application for Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC)	Remote pilots via Remote Pilot Training Organisations (RPTOs) Age : 18 <> 65 Education : 10th Medical Certificate Documents Renewal : 10 Year	To get a Remote Pilot Certificate (proof that a person is trained and certified to fly a drone).
D-5	Application for Authorisation of Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO)	Training organisations / individuals wanting to become RPTOs Renewal : 10 Year	To get DGCA approval to operate as an authorised training organisation for drone pilots.

Zone	Typical Area	Maximum Height Allowed	Permission Required?	Certificate / Registration Required?
🔴 Red Zone	Airports, international borders, military areas, strategic locations	❌ No flying allowed	❌ Permission generally not granted (unless special govt approval)	Special Government Clearance Required
🟡 Yellow Zone (Inner)	Controlled airspace near airports (reduced from earlier 45 km to ~12 km in India)	Up to 60 m (varies by authority)	✅ Yes – ATC / Airspace Permission Required	Drone Registration + Remote Pilot Certificate
🟡 Yellow Zone (Outer)	Controlled airspace beyond inner core	Up to 120 m (subject to approval)	✅ Yes – Prior Permission via Digital Sky	Drone Registration + Remote Pilot Certificate
🟢 Green Zone	Uncontrolled airspace, rural / non-sensitive areas	Up to 120 m (400 ft)	❌ No prior permission required (in most cases)	Registration required (for most drones except nano in some cases)

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