The bill retains the digital sky zone system and classifies the airspace in green, yellow and red zones. Flying in green zones is freely allowed, while yellow zones require ATC clearance. | Photocredit: PTI
The concept of the center ‘Civil Drone (Promotion and Regulations) Bill, 2025‘, has proposed provisions such as mandatory registration, safety and security functions, as well as insurance, in addition to other requirements for the activities of unmanned aircraft systems in the country.
Accordingly, the draft law, which was released on Tuesday, will withdraw the existing ‘drone rules of 2021’ and the subsequent changes.
On 30 September 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) called for comments from stakeholders about the concept drawing.
Retain DGCA as a regulator
With regard to the provisions, the draft law retains the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as the primary regulatory body.
The design requires no drone to work without registration and issue of a unique identification number (UIN) by the DGCA.
Similarly, manufacturers would be obliged to obtain a type of certification from DGCA before their drones can be sold or operated in India.
Safety, security functions required
Furthermore, the design proposed to include mandatory recording of safety and security functions in drones, which must be informed by the government from time to time.
These functions are intended to guarantee airworthiness, to prevent tampering and enable traceability of drone operations.
“No one may, offer, offer, transfer or cause to transfer, exploit or cause an unmanned aircraft system that does not include the mandatory safety and security functions as prescribed by the central government or unless the unmanned aircraft system is exempt from such a requirement,” read the design.
Compulsory insurance for operators
Striking is the provision for insurance, with coverage of third parties required for all operators unless specifically exempted by the government.
“When receiving information about the accident, either of the claimant or via an information report of accident or otherwise, the insurance company will appoint an officer to arrange the claims with regard to such an accident,” the draft was.
Retain digital air zones
In terms of operational airspace, the concept retains the concept of a ‘digital sky’ -online platform of destinations that will separate the skies into green, yellow and red zones.
Although the operations in green zones are freely permitted, flies in yellow zones require air traffic control.
“Nobody is allowed to operate an unmanned aircraft system in a red zone without the prior permission of the central government and the red zone that creates agencies,” was the design.
In addition, violations in the limited airspace are classified as recognizable and uncomfortable violations, which attracts a maximum of three years in prison or fines that extend to £ 1 lakh.
Compensation for victims presented
In addition, the bill proposed to set aside a compensation mechanism for victims of a drone accident.
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Claim Tribunals to handle drone cases
According to the draft drawing, the ‘Motor Accident Claim Tribunals’ has been proposed to be designated as’ the claim tribunal for assessing claims for compensation with regard to accidents with regard to the death of or physical injury to, persons resulting from the use of the use of unemployed aircraft system, loss or damage to a third party of a third party.’ ‘
Published on September 16, 2025
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