Mostly photographers and cinematographers use drone as the toll to make their footage unique and beautiful. Drone camera captures the shot from the top and you get wide shots in your footage, which makes your footage appealing. But for security concern, you need to take permission for it. Here we decode the process of drone registration.
Need
Unregulated drones can pose threats to privacy, national security, and airspace safety. According to the Drone Rules, 2021, drones must be registered with the Digital Sky Platform. A registered drone helps in identifying ownership in case of any misuse or accidents.
Create an account
DigitalSky is a platform through the DGCA and the Indian government for drone registration, certification, and training. As you click the link above, you’ll see a series of forms you can apply for labeled D-1 through D-5. The form you need is Form D-2, Unique Identification Number. Select Form D-3 if yours is a Nano or Model drone. You must have a DigitalSky account to apply for any form. When you click the link for Form D-2, you will see a blue button that reads Login and Apply for UIN. Clicking that will take you to a login page. You need the signup link on the bottom right of the page, so click it.
Fill form
After creating your DigitalSky account, log in with your credentials. If yours is a Nano or Model drone, log into DigitalSky and click the menu option on the dashboard. Pick the Add Exempted Model option. Add the drone make and model, including pertinent required details. Navigate back to the dashboard and select Add UAS Serial Number, inputting that information. For non-Nano and Model drones, complete Form D-2. When filling out a drone registration form on DigitalSky, you need photos of the drone, specifications, certificate information, the name of the company or organization registering your drone, the name of their director, and their business address.
Receive a UIN
If DigitalSky approves the account request, they’ll issue a Unique Identification Number or UIN. Once you’ve registered a drone, you can transfer it by completing Form D-3, Transfer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, as needed. You can also deregister a drone if it’s damaged beyond repair or lost.
Penalties
The DGCA establishes drone laws for the safety of pilots and civilians. Violating those laws, whether accidentally or willingly, results in substantial fines. The fee for ignoring the No Permission, No Takeoff rules is ₹50,000. If you forego a license and operate a drone, you could face stiff fines of ₹25,000. A fine would be the least of your troubles. Violating India’s drone transportation or usage rules can also result in arrest.
Expiration
When your drone registration expires, you need to renew your registration through the FAADroneZone. If you are having trouble logging into the FAADroneZone, you may need to reset your password (PDF). Be sure to use the email address you used when you originally registered your drone with the FAA.
As drone technology continues to revolutionize industries from photography to agriculture, ensuring compliance with drone registration in India is more crucial than ever. Here we have explained the process of drone registration.
