Drone Rules, 2021:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Science and Technology   Context: As on 31 December 2021, nine remote pilot training organisations have been set up by entities under Government or private ownership. As per Drone Rules, 2021, any person who intends to obtain the authorisation to establish a Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) shall submit an …

Use of drones:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Science and technology, use of technology.   Context: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has sent a note on use of drones across various sectors to different ministries at the centre.   Where all can drones be effectively utilised? Ministry of Home Affairs: For surveillance, situational analysis, crime control, VVIP …

Framework for traffic management of drones:

GS Paper 2:  Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Context: The Civil Aviation Ministry has notified a traffic management framework for drones. The framework has been issued under the Drone Rules 2021.   Overview of the framework: Public and private third-party …