New Delhi: The Aviation Ministry announced a scheme on Monday asking operators to voluntarily register their drones by January 31. The Ministry said that those who fail to register will face action under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Aircraft Act.
The Ministry said in a notification, “The presence of such drones as well as drone operators has come to the notice of the Government which do not comply with the CAR (Civil Aviation Requirements). In order to facilitate the identification of civil drones and drone operators, a one-time opportunity for voluntary disclosure of such drones and drone operators is being provided... All persons in possession of drones are required to complete the process (of online registration) by January 31, 2020.”
