UAV Resources for
Indian Drone Pilots
Everything you need to operate, certify, and grow as a drone professional in India. From DGCA regulations to data processing guides — curated by Aerootribe.
Regulation & Compliance
Drone Rules 2021
Official gazette notification covering all UAV operational rules in India.
Digital Sky Platform
DGCA's single-window portal for UIN registration, permissions, and airspace access.
DGCA Circulars
Latest civil aviation circulars and safety guidelines for remote pilot operations.
Drone Import Policy 2022
Rules governing import of drone components and entire drone systems into India.
Pilot Certification
Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC)
Step-by-step guide to obtaining your DGCA-authorized pilot certification.
DGCA-Authorized Training Centers
Directory of approved drone training schools across India.
Pilot Exam Preparation
Resources and study materials for the DGCA remote pilot examination.
Drone Operator Permit
Guide to obtaining Drone Operator Permit (DOP) for commercial entities.
Operations & Safety
Pre-Flight Checklist
Comprehensive UAV pre-flight safety checklist for DGCA-compliant operations.
Airspace Zones Guide
Understanding red, yellow, and green airspace zones for drone operations.
Weather & Wind Guidelines
Safe wind speed limits and weather decision guidelines for UAV operations.
Emergency Procedures
Standard emergency response procedures for drone flyaway, signal loss, and battery failure.
Data Processing
Photogrammetry Basics
Introduction to SfM photogrammetry for generating orthomosaics and DEMs from drone imagery.
Agisoft Metashape Guide
Step-by-step processing workflow for aerial survey images in Agisoft Metashape.
WebODM Open Source Guide
Free and open-source drone data processing with WebODM/OpenDroneMap.
QGIS for Drone Data
How to use QGIS for analyzing and visualizing drone survey GIS deliverables.
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Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat are the Drone Rules 2021 in India?
The Drone Rules 2021 govern all UAV operations in India. Key requirements include UIN registration, Remote Pilot Certificate for commercial operations, Digital Sky Platform permissions, and airspace zone compliance.
QWhat is the Digital Sky Platform?
The Digital Sky Platform (digitalsky.dgca.gov.in) is DGCA's single-window portal for UIN registration, flight permissions, and airspace maps showing red, yellow, and green flight zones.
QWhat is a UIN number for drones in India?
A Unique Identification Number (UIN) is mandatory for all drones above 250g. It must be registered on the Digital Sky Platform and displayed on the drone's body.
QWhat drone categories exist under Drone Rules 2021?
Drones are classified as: Nano (under 250g), Micro (250g–2kg), Small (2kg–25kg), Medium (25kg–150kg), and Large (above 150kg). Commercial operations with Micro and above require DGCA certification.