New Delhi
Under the draft rules, the drones are classified into five categories based on their maximum take-off weight: nano (upto 250 gm), micro (251 gm to two kg), mini (2 kg to 25 kg), small (25 kg to 150 kg) and large (greater than 150 kg).
Addressing reporters here, the Minister said that draft regulations – which were arrived at after prolonged discussions with various stakeholders -- would be placed in the public domain for a month to seek comments and suggestions from the public, after which rules would be finalised.
“By December 31, we will be in a position to come up with final regulatory framework for usage of drones,” Civil Aviation Secretary RN Choubey added.
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