Latest Drone Laws in India 2023 | Drone Registration and Permission | Digital Sky Platform

[@logontogaurav]

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[@vijaykumar-xy4ei]

How to import my DJI mavic 3 classic from America to India. What are the documents that I need to carry with me.

[@logontogaurav]

Importing is not allowed. So you cannot legally import. But you can manage to get it in by bringing it as a used/ open box style. Also getting a UIN beforehand will make the "used drone" case more genuine.

[@Art_Of_Eternity]

Wow.. It is really educational regarding the Indian drone rules. So far, I have gone through several video, and it is the best. I am just starting out into aerial cinematography. Thanks, Looking forward for more videos like this.

[@logontogaurav]

Thank you so much for the appreciation 😊

[@PracticalWorld]

What about bringing a DJI mini 3 from Canada through one of our relative, Do they need any type of document? and how should they carry it.... Handbag or Luggage?

[@logontogaurav]

Importing is not allowed. So doing that would be illegal. But many people have been successful in bringing it from foreign. To make the chances of bringing it India more strong, you may get a UIN and try to bring it in open box style / used drone. Batteries are to be kept in hand baggage and drone to kept in check in luggage. Please ask your airline for exact configuration.

[@sonideepak1981]

how to get UIN no fro dji air 3 getting error You have already chosen one UIN for this model what to do ?

[@logontogaurav]

There is a post on YT where I have shared the reply from DGCA about this issue. Please check it out and let us know if it helped.

[@sonideepak1981]

@@logontogaurav ok

[@rajivkotwal]

Hi Gaurav. Where can I but the DJI goggles and remote for my Mini 4 pro, the kind that youre wearing in the video?

[@logontogaurav]

Goggles and remote are for FPVs. If you have lost your existing remote of Mini 4 Pro, then you can visit some store of its purchase.

[@rajivkotwal]

I just wanted to know where you got them from. Anyways, I got that info. Thanks anyway.

[@logontogaurav]

@@rajivkotwal 👍🏻

[@danishmackenzie]

what is the altitude lock of dji mini 3 pro brother . im planning to get one

[@logontogaurav]

500 meters

[@danishmackenzie]

@@logontogaurav sorry , forgot to mention india! . i heard that it can only fly 120 metres.

[@logontogaurav]

@@danishmackenzie Yes, in green zone the altitude is up to 120 meters.

[@anugamdinesh3667]

Bro We can import only batteries and charging hub from usa to india. And which place is safe keeping batteries in bag.

[@logontogaurav]

Yes, I think there should not be any issue in bringing the batteries and charging hub. Batteries are to be kept in hand baggage.

[@konasasidhar]

hi how can we travel with our dji mini 4 pro from india to other countries

[@logontogaurav]

That depends on the rules of destination country. No restrictions from Indian Drone Rules.

[@guruprasadkb]

Thanks for the detailed video. If I got you right, I cannot carry my existing drone from the USA when visiting India for a vacation. I have a mini 4 pro, nano drone

[@logontogaurav]

Legally you cannot. But practically, you might. Many people have. Having a UIN would be great and bring it in an open box used type style.

[@rishi_sk]

What is the 50ft limit for nano drones. Can you explain on that

[@logontogaurav]

Haven't heard of that. The green zone is up to 120 meters and it applies to all drone categories.

[@cc-hg5jh]

I am finally buying DJI Air 3S. Which controller would be better? The DJI Air 3S is compatible with the following remote controllers: DJI RC-N3, DJI RC-N2, and DJI RC 2. Does it make a difference if a controller is with or without inbuilt screen? Or a mobile screen connected with the controller is sufficient?

[@logontogaurav]

I prefer the controller with screen as it completes the set in itself. It frees my phone for some other purpose. But it depends totally on your choice

[@cc-hg5jh]

@logontogaurav Thank You 😇👍

[@RollingGypsy]

I bough a dji mini 3 pro from an offline store who didn’t gave me a bill or warranty. How do I register?

[@logontogaurav]

A bill is not required for registration.

[@ScreenFusionProductions]

Great video, Thanks. I'm travelling to India in a few days as a tourist, I've tried to get a UIN but in registration, it wants an Indian phone number and I haven't got one. Any idea how to get around this?

[@logontogaurav]

Thank you so much 😊. You can fill in the phone number of your acquaintances in India, some friend or you may talk to your hotel for this if they can provide any reliable phone number.

[@بشير-ض2خ]

Brother please help me with the registration of my air 3, i have already registered my mini 3 pro, when I am registering my air 3 it says error you have already choosen one uin for this model, i cannot move further I even asked support buy they are guiding like to register as an manufacturer, i am going to bring the drone to india, if the serial number is written in a wrong way I will not be able to get the correct Uin, please help me with the registration brother, a point to note, all other nani drones are working for registration expect micro and other

[@logontogaurav]

So you are unable to register your Air 3 as Air 3? Previously you have registered your Mini 3 Pro and now when you are registering your Air 3, it is saying that you already have UIN for Air 3? Is it the case? There could be a glitch in their system. But a quick tip would be to take a screenshot of the error and screenshot of any complaint/email that you might have written to DGCA or on the Digital Sky platform. That can help you to clarify authorities at the airport when you land.

[@بشير-ض2خ]

@@logontogaurav yes pretty much the same, it doesn't say you have Uin for air 3, it says you already have Uin for this model that's it, i have even raised complaint in dgca, but their response is not adequate, Please put a video brother if yiu have any solution, please you also try it's for everyone applying for micro drones who already have an other model Uin number

[@logontogaurav]

@@بشير-ض2خ Sure, I'll try to do a dummy registration, let's see if it works. I'll let you know ASAP.

[@بشير-ض2خ]

@@logontogaurav thank you brw

[@logontogaurav]

Is your problem sorted? Recently I have done registration of my 2nd drone and have made a video about it. You can check that out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3e3apiDYrmqf5Y

[@Welcometoelmundo]

Hi man. Great video. Question: can I bring my personal drone from Europe in my checked in bag? Or that is considered “lmport”? Kind regards

[@logontogaurav]

We might not be considered as import but you won't be allowed even otherwise as foreigners cannot register drones in India (system is designed in such a way), hence cannot fly in India, hence cannot bring drone to India. I am sorry that Indian Drone Guidelines are so primitive. But that is the case now.

[@amolvijay20]

very nice and clean information. thank you so much

[@logontogaurav]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Calesthenicsjourney]

Hi Gaurav Is there a way to get a DJI Mini SE 2 from US? As the imported djis in India being sold by dealers and ecommerce are 2.5-3 times expensive

[@logontogaurav]

Not as per rules, but you can try to bring it in an open box used type style. And having a UIN would make the case more genuine. Just like people bring iphones sometimes.

[@GhumakkadSachin]

I have just bought mini 4 pro and creating a similar kind of video and creating a channel specific to drones your information is really helpful best of luck and thanks.

[@logontogaurav]

All the best!

[@srikant123451]

Can my friend bring a DJI drone for me from USA, of course batteries will be removed and put it in carry bag and drone alone will be in checkin, what do you suggest

[@logontogaurav]

Importing is illegal. But to be on safer side, get its UIN and try to bring it as a used/personal drone. Many people have brought it that way! All the best.

[@mayurmore2442]

So for drone in micro category, which is the type 250g to 2kg For hobby purposes you just need to register it in Digi sky portal and create UNI right And if we need to use for commercial purpose then and only then we need to have remote pilot license So for hobby purposes I can buy a drone like in micro category na ? And fly in green zone as per the map given by officials

[@logontogaurav]

Exactly! 💯

[@balagopalunni]

What is the vertical height restriction in India ?

[@logontogaurav]

Till 120 m is Green Zone.

[@farjanaautomation1986]

Thank you very much for your information. What is the rules for foreign tourist, they can use nano drone in green zone?

[@logontogaurav]

Thank you so much. Since even Nano Drones need to be registered and foreigners cannot register their drones in India, foreigners cannot fly their drones in India. Despite this, many foreigners have been able to fly their drones. So you can try your luck too. There are high chances of success!!!

[@NandaKishore-s8x]

Which is the best dji nano drone available in India n where can i get my hands on one?

[@logontogaurav]

The latest is the best, DJI Mini 4. You can buy them from stores in Delhi/Mumbai...

[@sarand8407]

I have a nano drone .. i want to take it for a trip to Lakshadeep... As per drones of india publised in2021 mentions... Provisions of aircraft rules don't apply for nano drones so have no UIN applied.. im going for trip in two days .. will i be questioned in airport,... Please help 🙏

[@logontogaurav]

That ok. No issues. If asked, you can quote this rule. Big airports don't bother about drone in you luggage but smaller do. But explaining to them this rule is a headache, it is better to get UIN and be tension free. But anyways, you are good to go.

[@sarand8407]

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[@trix759]

I plan to travel to India with my dji air 3, what do I need to do when I bring it through airport and to register it and fly it for recreation purposes, thanks.

[@logontogaurav]

If you are an Indian, you can register your drone now. Otherwise, you cannot fly your drone in India. Presently, the drone registration process is not designed to enable foreigners to register drone in India. Hence, flying drones for foreigners won't be legal in India. Sorry for the inconvenience. I know that it could be disheartening.

[@trix759]

@@logontogaurav Thanks for your reply. Can I still bring it into India, as I am country hopping , and travelling with it to various countries.

[@yg_travelgram]

I am planning to buy a mini 4 pro with battery plus combo, will it become a micro category drone with plus batteries? Also, can you suggest the sites from where I buy drone in India?

[@logontogaurav]

Yes, with Battery plus it will become a Micro Category drone. I think drones are not available on Amazon, Flipkart anymore, you can check them though. I purchased other from offline store in Delhi.

[@TheWanderlustt]

I am trying to register my DJI Air 2S but in the ADD UAS page after selecting the model I keep this error "You have already chosen one UIN for this model, choose another model to continue." and hence cannot proceed. I raised a dispute but haven't got any reply. Can you please help?

[@logontogaurav]

It seems to be a common issue these days with so many people have reported the same issue. I too raised a dispute and have received their reply which I have posted ( as a post ) on my channel. I didn't try the method explained in their reply as I don't have a drone to register. But you can try the method they are suggesting.

[@TheWanderlustt]

@@logontogaurav Thank you very much pal ❤️ I will try that and I will let you know 😀

[@logontogaurav]

Thank you, that will be a great help to the community!!!

[@logontogaurav]

Is your problem sorted? Recently I have done registration of my 2nd drone and have made a video about it. You can check that out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3e3apiDYrmqf5Y

[@naturevibesourabh]

Can i bring DJI air 2 drom from canada to india? what things require for that

[@logontogaurav]

Importing Drones is not allowed as per rules. But you can try as many people have been successful in bringing drones to India. Make sure you get it registered before reaching India so that you can say that you already owned it.

[@purandharb]

earned a sub from me. Pure info and clarity. Thanks for all the info.

[@logontogaurav]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ashiksivadas4862]

What about Potesnic Atom SE

[@ashiksivadas4862]

Do we need UIN for bring that from UK?

[@logontogaurav]

Better to have UIN.

[@Manoj9601]

How far and how high dji mini can fly ? i mean how far from the remote controller.

[@logontogaurav]

Height depends on the zone in which you are flying, typically 500m. As far as distance is concerned, they say it can go as far as 18 km. But practically, I have flown a drone as far as 1.5 kms.

[@JugalPatel2309]

I am thinking of buying a DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine it weights 963 g . Do I need a remote pilot license? TO FLY IT FOR PERSONAL use

[@logontogaurav]

For personal use, Pilot License is not required.

[@JugalPatel2309]

@@logontogaurav thanks for the information and help

[@soumilwarang]

Drones ka also not allowed on ASI sites

[@tsatya4817]

Dji Avata comes under below 250 grams category,?

[@logontogaurav]

No, it weighs around 400 gms. It is a Micro category drone.

[@tsatya4817]

@@logontogaurav so this drone need license ?

[@logontogaurav]

@@tsatya4817 Yes, if you are flying it for commercial purposes. No, if you are flying it for non commercial purposes.

[@tsatya4817]

@@logontogaurav just for personal hobbies, like mountains, beaches etc... or to just uo upload on my insta, so need any permissions or registrations

[@logontogaurav]

@@tsatya4817 Then you do not require licence. Registration is a must. Permission depends on the Zone in which you are flying.

[@piyushkumar7063]

Is DJI mini 4k or DJI mini 2SE require registration

[@logontogaurav]

Every drone requires registration.

[@VigneshRaman-h9f]

Which is a good drone for hobby purpose, posting videos in social media? DJI Mini 4 Pro or DJI Air 3?

[@logontogaurav]

I would prefer Mini 4 Pro as it is a Nano drone. Also size matters for me, so having a small drone is very convenient to carry while travelling.

[@VigneshRaman-h9f]

With the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, the weight of drone will cross 250g right? So do we need a license to fly?

[@logontogaurav]

@@VigneshRaman-h9f Drone with total weight > 250 gm becomes a Micro category drone. Now requirement of licence depends on the objective of your flying. If you are flying for commercial purposes then you have to get a licence otherwise you don't need to have a licence.

[@shahbazahmed6567]

Hii. Can you please guide me on the process of getting a permission for flying in a yellow zone ?

[@logontogaurav]

Yellow zone is basically everywhere above the height of 120m. And for flying at that height, you have to take permission from the Air Traffic Controller of that area. Honestly, I haven't approached ATC for that till now so cannot tell you any more than this. But if you do, please share your experience with us!

[@subhadipdebnath3495]

Let's say someone bought a drone in thailand and thinking of bringing it inside india the drone is undr 250g then what he have to do for that .... could you tell me that ?

[@logontogaurav]

Importing is not allowed as such. However, one can try to bring it in an open box used type style saying that they already owned it. Having a UIN would make the case more genuine. All the best and let me know if you become successful in bringing the drone.

[@godlyjacob3815]

I’ve been trying to register an account in digital sky but somehow I cannot finish with the process and there is some existing bug which is annoying

[@logontogaurav]

I can understand. Keep on trying. You may try to do it in a different browser.

[@cg-series.cgsongscollectio9182]

Bhai mera drone dji mini 4 pro hai jise mere dost ne USA se aaya hai to main kya karu ? Kya main UIN number ke liye register kr skta hu? please guide me

[@logontogaurav]

Yes, you can do UIN registration. Btw, US se laane me Customs per koi dikkat nahi hui?

[@cg-series.cgsongscollectio9182]

@@logontogaurav nhi huva or thank you 🙏🌹

[@logontogaurav]

@@cg-series.cgsongscollectio9182 ok

[@munmunde2073]

I need lisence to fly for dji air 3 drone? Which is 720 grms.. Or only need UIN number for drone ?

[@logontogaurav]

UIN is a must for every drone. As far as the licence is concerned, it is required only if you are flying a drone for commercial purposes. Otherwise it is not required.

[@munmunde2073]

I am a travel vlogger, i use it for capturing nature views & others... Not use in commercial use.. Only UIN number need or others also need?

[@gwb2kyt81]

@@munmunde2073only UIN

[@2192_RAHULPATIL]

is there any limitation to fly upto certain limit of range vertically??

[@logontogaurav]

Yes, Green Zone is up to 120 m. Beyond this permission is required.

[@avishekgarai96]

If I buy a dji mini and add the extended battery pack does it make the drone enter the micro category?

[@logontogaurav]

Yes if it makes the overall drone weight > 250 gms.

[@monodeepdas2778]

Hi, I have a DJI Air 3 drone, 750gm, micro category. After obtaining UIN can I fly it in green zones of Andaman Nicobar islands ? Can you please shed some light on this matter

[@logontogaurav]

Yes, if it is a green zone, then you can fly. But remember, there are many Forest Reserves in Andaman. So there might be local restrictions that you must be aware of.

[@mohitkhanna8081]

Sir I have recently bought a DJI mini3 pro .. need your advice in regards to which micro SD card should I buy for my drone and is it mandatory to buy a micro sd card for the remote controller as well, if yes which one should I buy. Capacity, brand, and speed and other important specs, kindly help me please!

[@logontogaurav]

You should buy UHS-I, V30/U3 Card. San Disk Extreme is one such card. Card for remote control is optional.

[@mohitkhanna8081]

@@logontogaurav thank you so much for your advice. I value your advice

[@rahul4024]

I have a DJI mini 3 pro. Should be Nano category. I intend to use it for some professional video shoots at events. Do I need licence?

[@logontogaurav]

If you are considering your event shooting as a profession, meaning you charge the party, generate invoices, pay taxes and all, then you should have a Remote pilot certificate. And if you don't consider it as a profession, you should 😃. This is all legally speaking. PS :- Nano Category drones do not require RPC.

[@ketandeshpande8307]

Does Even Mini 3 Pro required UNI ? or All Nano drones are exempted ?

[@logontogaurav]

It is not mentioned in Drone Rules that Nano drones or in fact any drone is exempted from registration. So it is better to have a UIN for every type of drone. You can refer to my other video if you are facing any problem in drone registration.

[@sukooondetailers]

Do we need to get UIN no for Nano Category drone too. I have DJI min 2SE

[@logontogaurav]

It is nowhere mentioned in the Rules that Nano Category is exempted from registration. So it is better to have a UIN.

[@sumanguchait7626]

I don’t have passport. But i want to register my DJI MINI 2 se . So what can i do for UIN ??? Plzz reply

[@logontogaurav]

Try registering with someone else's name.

[@dhruvdua05]

Hi Need to know that I have bot dji mini 4 pro recently and pls tell me ki do I need to take license for this or not. Also pls tell me that it has a range of about 20kms so can I fly till that if it comes under green zone. In short mujhe batao ki UIN toh chahiye hi hoga uske alava aur kya chahiye hoga official ki mujhe koi legal issue na ho isko udhane pr. Pls help and clear my query thank u

[@logontogaurav]

You got it right. You just need a UIN to fly Nano Category drones. Nothing more. Horizontal range of 20 km is not a issue as long as it is in Green Zone.

[@dhruvdua05]

@@logontogaurav ok thnx, and vertical limit would be for nano drone which is legal is??

[@logontogaurav]

@@dhruvdua05 Upto 120 m height is Green Zone.

[@SriSmyanGorantla]

Hi I want a dji mini 2 se I live in Bangalore Can u help finding a official store As I can't find in Amazon

[@logontogaurav]

I know a few stores in Delhi. You can Google search DJI and it may show you some Stores nearby.

[@amitwarudkar2676]

Can we carry dji mini 2 se drone in international flight? Actually i am planning to visit bali from mumbai

[@logontogaurav]

Yes, you can. Just have a UIN. Also, it depends on the drone rules of the destination country.

[@S_k4698]

Hi, great video How to pass the drone through check-in at airport if we are travelling to another country or state

[@logontogaurav]

You can check with the drone guidelines of the country that you are visiting. If that is good to go, there should not be any problem from India side as long as you have UIN

[@alokjaiswal4565]

I have my Survey Agency that basically deals in land surveying. Nowadays we are asked to perform aerial survey. We need your kind suggestion what to buy, where to buy and everything else. By the way I am interested in DJI M300 and zenmuse L1

[@logontogaurav]

Thank you for asking. But honestly, I haven't dealt with drones other than involved in filming. So I won't be able to help you. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[@iswapnilmhatre]

Do i need uin for nano category drones as well in India?

[@logontogaurav]

Rules don't say that Nano category drones are exempted from registration. So it's better to get UIN.

[@dodomotovlogs4570]

Can i fly my drone in wild life sanctuary..like jim corbet nd all?

[@logontogaurav]

I think not. If you check the map on the digital Sky map, there is a huge area which is marked red. You may cross check the exact location of the flight.

[@gauravy6749]

Question As a hobbyist if I assemble my own drone in 250-2000gm category, do I have to get UIN for the drone? and can I sell those parts like flight controller, motor etc as a reseller?

[@logontogaurav]

So if you assemble a drone, not only you need to get a UIN, but you need to get a type certificate too. A Type certificate is meant for basically the fitness of your drone. That is, if it is fit to fly. So as you can see, the drones that these big companies and start-ups make, they all need to certify their drones. As far as reselling the parts is concerned, as per rules, any transfer of registered drone/ part is to be informed to DGCA. This is all as per rules.

[@theGameR-ek9pe]

Is it better to buy DJI avata from abroad ? Do I need insurance and other formalities for dji avata ?🎉

[@logontogaurav]

It could be better in terms of cost, but make sure you can get it into India. As per rules, insurance is recommended but no one bothers about it much as of now.

[@theGameR-ek9pe]

@@logontogaurav Thanks a ton brother! Basically starting youtube as career with Avata 2, I think it would give a jump start to view count for a new channel but concerned about if it would be worth the price for someone who is not into fulltime youtubing.

[@logontogaurav]

@@theGameR-ek9pe Yeah sure! If you wish to fly the drone then it is totally worth it!

[@tsatya4817]

I need a fpv experience drone, which one is suggested for insta videos and Hobbie purpose,

[@logontogaurav]

DJI avata 2 can be your drone as hearing lot of buzz about it. But I don't have experience of that so can't say much.

[@tsatya4817]

@@logontogaurav dji mini 4 and avata 2 have both same features? And can experience the google 3 also?

[@logontogaurav]

@@tsatya4817 No they are different! Please check the DJI website and related videos to know the differences in detail.

[@davetke2002]

Hello, I plan to travel to India next month from Vietnam. Bringing my MiniPro4 is prohibited?

[@logontogaurav]

To fly a drone in India, it must be registered on Digital Sky website. Being a foreigner, you cannot create your ID on digital sky and therefore cannot register your drone. But many foreigners have been able to bring it to India and even fly without registration. You may try your luck too.

[@Pet_Helper_Raj]

My area is near police station can I fly dji mavic 3 pro. In digital sky app showing green zone😢

[@logontogaurav]

Yes, that's an issue. It is very subjective. I would recommend flying away from the police station.

[@howthehellofficial]

Can I import dji mini 3 drone from bankok to India without getting in trouble?

[@logontogaurav]

As per rules, importing is illegal. But you can try bringing it as many people have been successful in bringing it into India.

[@MarinerRohitAnand]

Hi Gaurav, I am not able to register on Digital sky website. After the final step when I click on Create account a small msg appears on the bottom saying undefined in red colour. I have tried my friends have tried but their credentials. But no success. I wrote to customer helpline. They replied working on the issue . Do you have any suggestions?

[@logontogaurav]

A lot of people are facing this issue. To continue with your work, take a screenshot of the error and you already have their reply. Produce it when someone asks about UIN.

[@bhuv16]

I want ro buy dgi mini4 pro. Please help me guys from where to buy in india or should i import it from different county? Is it safe to import from different country to india? Will i face any custom issue? Please help guys. Thanks.

[@logontogaurav]

You can buy from offline stores in Delhi Mumbai. People have been successful in bringing it from another country. You can try that option. But try to bring it in open box used style.

[@BirdBrainTrails]

Hi Gaurav, I live in Czech Republic. Can I buy DJI mavic 3 and bring it to India? What documentations do I need?

[@logontogaurav]

Legally, you cannot import drones in India. But if you are an Indian citizen, then you can register the drone and bring it in open box used type style. That will make the case more genuine.

[@imharikrish]

Did you manage to bring the drone to India?

[@baljitkaur8782]

Hlo sir I have DJI mavic2 pro . do I need license for it??

[@logontogaurav]

That depends on the purpose of flying the drone. If you are flying for commercial purposes, then you need to get Remote Pilot License for Micro category drones.

[@anmolsoni9957]

I'm thinking to buy Dji Air 3 That is not in the nano category, So for that will i need a license to fly that in the green zone?

[@logontogaurav]

If you are flying for commercial purposes, then you need to have a remote pilot certificate. Otherwise you don't need a certificate.

[@WhatsWrongWithNikhil]

Hi, 1. Can I bring drone from dubai to India ? 2. Suppose if the first question answer is no then Can I carry my drone which I’ve purchased from India to Dubai and then dubai to India when I fly back won’t they consider it as imported ?

[@WhatsWrongWithNikhil]

Like suppose today I purchase Dji drone from India then I fly to Dubai so now when I come back to India won’t the airport authorities consider the drone which are bought from India as an imported one

[@logontogaurav]

If you buy a drone from India, you can show the bill as proof that you have paid custom duty (inclusive in MRP) and GST. So buying in India and then going in and out will not be a problem. You can try bringing it from Dubai, as many people have, in an open box/ used type style. But if you can buy from India, that would be best. Also, getting a UIN in both the cases is better.

[@GAUTAM_PANCHAL_21]

I got DJI mini 4 pro plus, with new battery it gets aroung 290 grm, should I get regular battery and make it 250 grms? and Can I bring it to mumbai if I purchased it in canada ? (customs is the what I'm worried about) and will I need a UIN for it, may 250 or 290 grms? I'm an Indian.

[@logontogaurav]

With a total weight of 290 gm, the category changes to Micro drones from Nano drones, which is not a problem at all. Legally, importing is not allowed, but as you are Indian, you can get UIN and bring it as a used drone. I haven't done this personally so I am not sure about this method. This is nowhere mentioned in Rules that Nano drones don't require UIN, so it would be safe to get UIN.

[@logontogaurav]

Btw, how much does it cost in Canada? And if you succeed, please let us know as it would be a great help for the community. Thanks!

[@iamsagaroraon]

What if the person does not have passport (document), how to get registered over digital sky? As profile ask for passport for completion 🤨

[@logontogaurav]

If it is a mandatory field, nothing can be done...😑

[@sureshkshirsagar9884]

How much is the hight we can take drone as per government rules ?

[@logontogaurav]

120 m

[@mohdminhaj6917]

Iam looking to purchase dji mini 4 pro . Is it license required for it ?

[@logontogaurav]

It is a Nano category drone. So no licence is required.

[@mmarifzkalaigarkk3609]

Hi m planning to buy Air 3 from Dubai is it allowed? If not allowed then what’s the procedure to bring it to India ?

[@logontogaurav]

As per rules importing is not allowed. But many have successfully in bring the drone to India. So you may try your luck too. Also, having a UIN before reaching to India will be better.

[@Oarra]

Hi, could you please recommend a DGCA-approved drone pilot training institution that offers pilot license at the most affordable price?

[@logontogaurav]

I have been to only one training institute, that was Droneverse in Gurgaon. But the best one depends on your location, cost of staying and travelling. You can find the entire list of Institutes on the Digital Sky website.

[@Fameleaf]

Do you need an UIN for Nano drones also?

[@logontogaurav]

Yes

[@ayazhussain8587]

If I need to take my drone out of india suppose bali or dubai …what documents I need to show in airport so they can allow my drone

[@logontogaurav]

Taking your drone outside doesn't require any documents at Indian Airport. It depends on your destination country.

[@ayazhussain8587]

Last time when i was visiting Indonesia they stopped my drone nd asking for permission

[@logontogaurav]

@@ayazhussain8587 In which year it happened? Was it long back? Also they wanted to know about permission of what? Having a drone? Flying a drone?

[@bladel9]

Thanks for making it in English. Do I need an insurance for Air 3?! Do you have recommendations where to get it smoothly if yes. Can you make a video of registering on DCGA? I went thru hell of a frustration getting mine done and I had to do it as a manufacturer /importer as an individual. Is that right?

[@logontogaurav]

Insurance is required as per rules. However, I don't believe many people take it. There is this company "TropoGo" which comes as a first link when we search Drone Insurance on Google. You can explore that. I'll try to make a video on registering a drone on the Digital Sky platform. You have to register as an individual.

[@luckylotus11]

@@logontogaurav what shall be the cost of insurance?? i heard that upto 250g drone and private hobby use does not demand mandatory insurance. i am also confused

[@creativemindsphotostat8223]

Hello Sir, I am a wedding photographer and I fly my dji air 3 in our city so local people came to me and asked for licence and permissions for the drone. What I do further? plz suggest

[@logontogaurav]

Just check if you are flying in a Green Zone and not over someone's private property. If your wedding photography is a business, you need to have a licence otherwise you don't. Needless to say, you must a UIN. So tell them you are doing everything legal.

[@creativemindsphotostat8223]

thank uhh sir @@logontogaurav

[@aaddy24]

This was very informative. thanks for that I have one question though. Can i take my dji mini drone (

[@logontogaurav]

Thank you so much for the appreciation 😊. Whether you can take a drone to a foreign country depends on the Drone Rules of that country. At Indian airports, I think there is no option or requirement or declaration that you are carrying a drone or not. There may be though, I am not fully aware. So if you have a UIN then there should not be any problem. As UIN means that DGCA knows about your drone.

[@8097330215]

Question as a hobbyist , Can I bring drone from UAE to india ? Also, planning to get a DJI mini 4 pro. Is it the case that drones less than 250gm can not fly above 15m(45ft) ?

[@logontogaurav]

Importing drones is illegal in India. But if you have to bring it anyways, at least get UIN. There are no altitude restrictions based on the category of the drone. Altitude restrictions depend on the zone in which you are flying, like Green, Yellow or Red Zone.

[@8097330215]

@@logontogauravalso in the same case of getting dji air 3 from uae to india, wouldn’t be any issue ?

[@vamsikrishnam5359]

my cousin is in china what drones can i bring from china to india for my personal use like videos and locations to capture

[@logontogaurav]

Legally, you cannot bring any drones as importing drones is not allowed. DJI drones are the best.

[@vamsikrishnam5359]

@@logontogaurav we can bring through open box right for our perssonal use

[@logontogaurav]

@@vamsikrishnam5359 Yes, you can try that way.

[@vamsikrishnam5359]

@@logontogaurav which drones can we bring to india to china on open box like which DJI model we can bring to india can you specify the models which we can bring to india like i know the we can bring dji mini 4 pro because it is less then 259gm what about other models ,i have question mark for other models

[@logontogaurav]

@@vamsikrishnam5359 Legally, you cannot even bring Mini 4 as importing is not allowed, whatever the drone be. You can try bringing any drone you like in an open box type style.

[@saraths8260]

Bro Dji drones are banned u said so how will we register with out a bill no 2 when i tryd to register air2s site was not working .stuck at enter password page 3 can i travel abroad and come back with the drone if it has registration no

[@logontogaurav]

1. DJI drones are being sold in open even though their import is banned. How? There is no option of bill while registering. So don't worry, you can register without a bill. 2. Try after sometime or in another browser. The site is very buggy. Just keep on trying. 3. That depends on your destination country. India has no problem in it. Laws of the destination country matters.

[@saraths8260]

@@logontogaurav thank you so much . I sold the drone after trying for one year . Now planing to move on to fpv but still problems are the same .I thought we need the bill gst number for registration thank you for the information

[@logontogaurav]

@@saraths8260 Ok. You can check out my dedicated video on Drone registration if you need help on that.

[@iamsohellvlogs]

Dji mini 2 se will require UIN to clear customs in airport ?

[@logontogaurav]

Are you importing? Importing is not allowed. However if someone is bringing it, then show it as a used drone and then having a UIN would make it more genuine.

[@abeerroy7116]

Thanks for the video. I have 1 question : With a nano drone what maximum height in a green zone?

[@logontogaurav]

120 m

[@heritageofpunjab5505]

Sir my cousin buy drone for me in Australia, and how to bring it to me, its a dji mini 3 pro, kindly guide me

[@logontogaurav]

Honestly, I don't have any experience in this field. However, you can try these things: 1. Don't bring it as a new drone. Open the box. 2. You may register it on Digital Sky before bringing it in India. If you have any prior experience in these things, you may try those ways too.

[@tantralokah2759]

Thanks man.. informative video.. is content creation viewed as "commercial purpose" ?

[@logontogaurav]

Thank you so much for your appreciation. It depends. Do you make money out of it? Or have you shown it as business in your income tax ? But for just starting out, you might not show it.

[@martinjohn8370]

Hi I bought a dji mini 4 pro in usa coming to india in 5 days. The drone is a catgorised as a nano drone if used with normal battery it is 249 grams but the battery i have is the extended plus battery 45 mints which bump the weight to 305 grams at take off instead of using the regular ones. I am scared to bring it thinking they will confiscate it in customs because its heavier i heard if i put drone in chekin baggage with batteries removed and put in hand carry with remote in carryon i wont have issue . Is this correct ?. Also since this is 305 grams with the extended battery would i have to get the the remote pilot license or is it not applicable because yhe drone itself is categorised as a nano drone. Please help . I am really confused all websites online are not providing coear information . I am really frustrated dont want to lose my drone at airport and also not be able to fly in india after all these hassle. Please give your opinion and any links that help Thankyou

[@logontogaurav]

The Drone categories, Nano/Micro etc...depends on the overall payload (incl battery/camera etc). So if with a battery it becomes greater than 250 gm, it comes in the Micro category drone. You don't require a Remote Pilot License for Micro drones only if you are flying for non commercial purposes. Batteries to be carried in hand baggage and drone to be carried in Check-in baggage. Please check with your airline to exactly know about these rules. Importing drones is not allowed in India. But you can try to bring it to India as a used/personal drone. If you are Indian, you can get a UIN as that would make it more genuine ( Foreigners cannot register their drones and hence cannot get a UIN and hence cannot fly drones in India). As per rules, an unregistered drone cannot fly in India. But many foreigners have been able to bring and fly without UIN.

[@logontogaurav]

Also, if you modify the weight of the drone by mounting say 160 gm GoPro, you are basically changing the category of the drone and technically, you cannot fly that drone as it has been registered in the other category.

[@AkashGedam96]

John, Were you able to bring drone then?

[@martinjohn8370]

@@AkashGedam96 didnt risk it can only fly to 15 m basically useless as per flying rules.since the app wont let you fly or something

[@anubhabpoddar7318]

Is Dji avata 2 in ce mode or fcc mode in India

[@ravisirohi2017]

Hi Gaurav, I want to buy Dji mini 3. This is not available online. Could you please suggest where to buy it from ?

[@ravisirohi2017]

Somewhere in NCR area

[@logontogaurav]

Yes, you can buy from Delhi. You can simply search on Map "DJI Drones". I bought it from Singla Photo Store in Delhi.

[@ravisirohi2017]

@@logontogauravThank you

[@Arunkrishnanilovemyfamily]

Happy that I saw your video. I am a bit relieved now. I live abroad and I own a DJI mini 3. I want to know that if I go to India and if I want to take it along, will there be any duty that I will have to pay at the airport and if I will have to get it registered. It's a less that 249 gram drone. Thanks

[@logontogaurav]

Thanks, good to know that my video helped. You can try to bring the drone in an open box/used type style. Get it registered as it is not mentioned that Nano drones are exempted from registration. So having a UIN is better.

[@prasadvoak]

very informative. But stii it is confusing as these gadgets are new for us. One relative of mine has given me Hover X1 selfy drone camera as a gift. The total weight with battery is 125 gms. and fly time is 10 minutes. Now do I have to register it with DGCA and do I have to take permission. Somebody told me no registration, permission is needed. where do I find official, authentic information about this. For a gift from relative I don't want to land in any trouble. Kindly guide me on this.

[@logontogaurav]

Thank you so much. I understand the reason for your confusion. As there are multiple sources of information, confusion is inevitable. How authentic that "Somebody" is you have to evaluate. Do they mean it is "okish" if you don't have registration? In the video I have tried to tell the rules, which ones are stricter which are lean are different things. You can read the rules by yourself, they are available online. Till this video was recorded, nowhere it was mentioned that Nano drones are exempted from registration. Which means all drones are to be registered.

[@prasadvoak]

@@logontogaurav Hi, Now I have registered my nano drone with digital sky website. I have received a UIN also. Do I need a flying liscmse for my nano drone. The drone I have is a HoverAir X1. It doesn"t have seperate control unit. It has built in flight path programs with changable parameters. It can be controlled using a mobile app. Max altitude is fifteen meters. Max speed is 7 meters/min. It doesn't use GPS. Kindly guide me on this. After registration I couldn"t find any option for liscense. I couldn"t find anyone who can authoritively tell about the flying liscense. Some says it is not a drone, it is just a flying selfie camera toy.

[@logontogaurav]

@prasadvoak You do not need to get licence for flying a Nano Drones. Well anything that weighs less than 250 gm comes under Nano category. And it is safer to have a UIN of it which you already have. So everything seems fine!👍🏻

[@prasadvoak]

@@logontogaurav Thanks a lot. I hope refering the digital sky aerospace map, I can fly it in green region without any problem.

[@logontogaurav]

@@prasadvoak Yes, but keep in mind that there are lot of places where drones are prohibited but those are not marked in the map yet. So be aware of the local restrictions too.

[@BullG69]

i am going to Dubai in few months and i want buy dji avata my first drone will i have any problems at airport custom and how to carry

[@logontogaurav]

Legally, importing drones is not allowed. You can register your drone as soon as you buy from Dubai and perhaps try to bring it as a used drone. Not sure about this method though.

[@harshalravall]

Can i bring a drone from Canada which weighs less than 250g? Do i have to get UIN?

[@logontogaurav]

To have and fly drones in India, UIN is a must. As far as bringing a drone to India is concerned, importing is not allowed. However many people have been able to bring it.

[@KartikPandey-g3b]

heyyyy..!! please help me out of a confusion !! we are going to start our drone delivery startup company and our we have build our own drone that weight around 12kgs(max) and our drone will travel between the states of states.... so what will be the rules we have to follow and in how many time we get our permission for out flight as our route for drone is in green area pls help up

[@logontogaurav]

First of all get your drone Type Certified. Once it is done, register all your drones. Then get your Pilots Licences.

[@AmanSingh-rc2ru]

Do i have to get a UIN for my DJI air 3 ?

[@logontogaurav]

It is no where mentioned that Nano category drones do not require a UIN. So, UIN for DJI Air 3 should be required.

[@AmanSingh-rc2ru]

@@logontogaurav thank you

[@yoyoyo778]

Sir can you plzz make dedicated video on how to take permission for take off in a particular zone

[@logontogaurav]

Permission is required in Yellow and Red Zones. I never flew in these zones. So I don't have any idea about how to take permission to fly in these zones.

[@SahilDronePhotography]

Hi gaurav.. I wanted to ask.. If i have a nano Drone (Dji Mini 4 pro), and want to fly in the red 2 zone with permission, then how can that be done ? Also in future, if i want to use my drone for commercial purpose, will i need a Remote Pilot License and how should i apply for it ? Thanks in Advance..

[@logontogaurav]

The rule says that you have to take permission from the Central Government to fly drones in the Red Zone. Nothing more is specified. Nano drones can be used for commercial purposes even without licence. For Micro category drones used for commercial purposes, you need a remote pilot licence. I have a separate video on getting remote pilot licence. You can refer to that. 👍🏻

[@sahilshah5704]

Thank you.. In the future, if you know how to apply for permission, then let me know.. Also i have seen many people fly their drones in Mumbai.. So i was keen to know how to fly my drone in Mumbai without getting into any trouble.. I will check out the Remote pilot license video.. Thanks 😊

[@logontogaurav]

@@sahilshah5704 Sure I'll let you know. For all those flying in Mumbai, I am pretty sure they are flying without permission.

[@Jasononyatra]

Can I buy a Daji mini drone in Malaysia and bring back to India ?

[@logontogaurav]

As per rules, importing drones is not allowed. But many people have been successful in bringing drones to India so you may try your luck too.

[@francescoruvolo]

Hey! Do I still need to apply for UIN if I'm bringing my drone from the UK? If so, do I use Digital Sky? Thanks!

[@logontogaurav]

All drones that fly in India need to have UIN, just like registration numbers of cars. Being a foreigner you cannot register your drone as creating an account on the Digital Sky platform requires an Indian Passport. So there is no legal way to fly drones in India for foreigners. Even then, many people have been successful in bringing and flying drones in India. You may try your luck too.