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India releases updated drone rules for consultation, plans drone corridors

'Updated rules are built on a premise of trust and self-certification,' says civil aviation ministry.

Special Operation Group using the drones to monitor the situation during a curfew imposed by the administration, in Srinagar on Tuesday.
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coverage of drones under Drone Rules, 2021 is increased from 300 kg to 500 kg.

BS Web Team New Delhi
The Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday released the updated Drone Rules, 2021 for public consultation. The Drone Rules, 2021 will replace the UAS Rules 2021 which was released on 12 March 2021. The last date for receipt of public comments is 5 August 2021.

"The updated rules are built on a premise of trust, self-certification, and non-intrusive monitoring", the ministry said in a release.

It said new drone corridors will be developed for cargo deliveries and a drone promotion council will be set up to facilitate a business-friendly regulatory regime.

Under the new rules, the approvals for unique

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