Updated August 5, 2026
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regulates drones under the Drone Rules, 2021 (as amended). The Digital Sky Platform manages registration (Unique Identification Number for drones >250 g), pilot certification (Remote Pilot Certificate), and zone-based flight permissions (green/yellow/red zones). The No Permission No Take-off (NPNT) protocol requires firmware geofencing on eligible drones.
Overview
Full name
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
IN
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Drone Rules 2021 classify nano (<250 g), micro, small, medium, and large categories
UIN registration required for drones over 250 g via eGCA/Digital Sky
Remote Pilot Certificate required for commercial operations
NPNT geofencing prevents takeoff without valid Digital Sky permission
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
Kilograms (kg)
Distance
metric
Altitude
Meters (m)
Speed
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
IN
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026