Airspace Mapping, Geofencing, and the DJI Question: India's Drone Platform Dilemma
How conflicting airspace maps, Chinese-manufactured geofencing, and real-time restriction gaps create a daily operational puzzle for India's drone operato...
How conflicting airspace maps, Chinese-manufactured geofencing, and real-time restriction gaps create a daily operational puzzle for India's drone operators.
Every drone flight in India begins with a simple question: Can I fly here? The answer should be straightforward.
It is not.
India's Airspace Classification Drone Rules 2021 divides Indian airspace into three zones: Green Zone: No permission required.
Uncontrolled airspace below 400 feet AGL, away from airports and restricted areas Yellow Zone: Permission required via DigitalSky.
Controlled airspace, near airports, and certain urban areas Red Zone: No-fly zones.
Military installations, international borders (within 25 km), strategic locations, and areas designated by MHA The theory is clean.