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Just came from dubai to mumbai in air india carrying a mini 3 pro in check in luggage with rc and batteries in handbag and nobody even cared.. It's totally safe if you follow the protocols of batteries 🎉
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.
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.
Brooooo! I was currently looking at drones and was really confused about the laws n all, i googled import is banned in india and saw a website selling dji drones... I was in doubt that might it be a scam? So i youtubed about dji drone legal in india and i was searching for the video with the highest views! 😅 I fuckin hated that video! Not at all what i wanted to know 😂 then i played your video and broooooooooooo! That was THE EXACT THINGS i wanted to know!!! HOLY SHIT! You don't get a subscriber, you get a fan of your channel 😂 fist bump 🤜🤛
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
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.
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?
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.
@@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
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
Fantastic and spot on information! I have been scanning the Drone rule and the digisky website for 2 days now but you summed up everything really well. I have a different question though: I am certified UAS pilot in UK (CAA, United Kingdom) and have proper licence is there any mention on the Indian drone rule for such people like people who are visitor to India and bring their drone, do they need to register and get UIN ? P.S : Btw the digisky is not working and throws error everytime I try to add my Mavic 3 pro to get UIN, if anyone reading this knows any trick or tip please let me know I really appriciate that. Thanks again, great work and I am subscribed 👍
Thank you so much for the appreciation!!! 😊 It is great that you are a certified pilot but as far as my understanding flying your own drone with a UIN would still be a problem. The Indian government wants every drone flying in its Air Space to be known to them. So even being a Pilot won't help. The question of whether to be a Pilot or not comes into picture when it is a matter of Drone Class i.e. Nano, Micro etc. If you can get a UIN, that would be best. And yes, the Digital Sky website sometimes creates issues. I too was unable to login a couple of days ago. But keep on trying, it will work. Thanks for your support !!!
@@logontogaurav Thanks for writing back, I agree I have to get the UIN at the least as I will be flying as a hobby. I have manage to get my UIN by following this fella on youtube if in case anyone looking for atlernative way, I don't know how valid this approach is but because my drone model was not listed this approach suits the best and worked for me. Thanks again and all the very best for your future videos 👍
@@sumanguchait7626 I think passport details are mandatory for creating account on Digital Sky. You can register on someone else's name if possible. At this point, having a UIN is more important.
Hi thanks for such amazing video Q1) so once we get UIN number government can track every details of our flight like we go beyond certain altitude and do we need to take permission before every flight? Q2) Pilot License cost how much minimum? Q3) Do you think this ban can be lift up in future as there is no benefit of it max people rather pay 400$ more to retailers to get DJI drones than to buy a low quality indian drones. Q4) What is drawbacks of not getting gst bill if someone skips it for 18% discount? Thanks for reading.
Thank you so much 😊 1. No, the government cannot track you (at least not yet). Permission before flying is not required if certain conditions are met as explained in video. Altitude restrictions are there to set the limit on high you can fly which one should follow. I bet you can go higher than that. But remember that DJI keeps a log for your flights, so if those flight logs are checked, you might be in trouble. Soon, perhaps the map on Digital Sky platform will get incorporated with DJI Maps and then crossing the altitude limit won't be possible. 2. I'll check and let you know. 3. Yes, certainly. The ban will be lifted to let the prices drop and to have a healthy competition. As of now, India is in a little nascent stage and that's why India has banned the import to promote local manufacturers. Yes, still somehow, imported drones are available at a higher price and most of us end up buying those, that's the fact. 4. Yes, 18% discount could be a great deal. Drawbacks could be that you have to trust the store guy that you bought from him for any problem later on and he can deny (though they at least turn it on in front of you before selling). Another thing could be the declaration of your assets. Drones are costly. And having something in your home at that cost without a bill could be fishy. But, please check, on some drones, I think it is 5% too. So 5% can be forfeited for everything legal.
@@logontogaurav thanks for the answer gaurav also can you let me know that if I buy without GST bill from a seller and then I take it abroad on trip and when I return back so they'll ask bill that you purchased in India or what will happen?( I hope they don't say that you are importing)
@@soug9999 If you have a UIN before start of your trip, then you can say that you are not importing. Because when you will be going out of India, and if it is an Indian carrier, they will ask for UIN.
I have UIN flying Air india Vienna - delhi next month . Air india states that drone cannot be carried in hand baggage or check in baggage. Can I send drone with my Freind ?
@@droneodyseey That is strange! Means we cannot take drones from one country to another in Air India ? Anyways, you can once again check with them. And if it's there, then prefer the other way you have mentioned.
I am about to buy DJI mini 4 pro 1. Do i need lisense ? 2. Do i need to register it ? 3. Do i need to ask local police for permission (knowing most of them would say no because they themselves are unaware of it) 4.if i get in trouble with local police Because obv they want to get some money Then what? 5.how can i be safe from all above questions Drone weights 249 grams Big fan brother Love your videos 😍
1. No 2. Yes 3. No, if it is in Green Zone (totally got your point) 4. Then show them this video 😃 or Drone Rules 5. Follow the rules Thank you so much for the appreciation ☺️
@@logontogaurav thank you so much sir for replying Sir from yesterday I am thinking if I have to get into this Then do it legally I am thinking to switch my thoughts to DJI air 3 I know it's expensive Sir can you help me with a video or comment From buying DJI air 3 to all those registeration and license etc From scratch It would be very helpful and easy to understand with your beautiful voice 🙏
@@logontogaurav thank you sir Sir after all that is done Do I need to plan flight every time on that website? And if that place comes under no flying zone then ?
@@mojoop You do not need a flight plan for flying in Green Zone. If you want to fly in the Yellow Zone then you need to take permission from the Air Traffic Controller of that Air Space. If you want to fly in Red Zone then you need to take permission from Central Government.
Thank you for providing us that much educational videos. Keep it up. I have obtained RPC but if we want to fly micro category drone in red zone what is the procedure to seek permission from central govt. It will be appreciated if you could help.
Which Central Government authority to approach to fly in Red Zone is not specified in the Rules. So you can try to contact local police and act as they guide you. Thank you for the appreciation 😊.
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
Hi bro ..subscribed... tnx for the video...i was thinking to buy a drone which comes under micro category but was not sure about the licence rules..this video clears that doubt.. tnx
I recently got a Mini 4 pro and have 2 queries regarding registration 1. While finding manufacturer/model I see multiple mini 4 pro in the list. Which one should I select? 2. After paying the registration amount of 100 rupees for UIN, how much time does it approximately take for the approval to come?
Indeed a very informative video. I need help to select appropriate drone with acceptable camera in good budget range. Purchase from Mumbai. Need your valuable recommendations.
Thank you so much for the appreciation 😊. I always suggest getting DJI drones as they are the best drones available. Also getting the latest DJI drone is recommended as it will keep you a little future proof. The drone you are going to buy today will be with you for the next 3-4 years at least, so I would ask you to push the budget if possible. Considering all this, I would suggest you to buy DJI Mini 4 Pro.
Hi, thankyou for sharing the best information, you have cleared many doubts of me about drone . Please tell me about the jobs in the drone sector in india, I have not done a training course till now I am waiting for the jobs to come out , so please tell me what will be the right time to do it by considering it with jobs in government sector also
I think drones are going to be a private players thing only by looking at the way all government organisations giving jobs on contracts. Drones are used in agriculture, surveys etc. which government gets done using private contracts. You can do a course and get in contact with the industry/companies that are into the field of providing these services.
Hi Gaurav. Thanks for your very precise explanation of drone registration and permissions. I have never owned or flown a drone but wish to purchase one in India as an add-on to my passion for photography and video. As you rightly mention the only name that crops up is DJI. However, when trying to locate a dealer I found that apart from no bill and warranty, they are very cagey about the entire purchase process... almost as if I am doing something very illegal. My question(s): Is it illegal to own a DJI drone in India. If not, contrary to what you have said on your video, I've been told that even if I do get one on the grey market I will not be able to register it on Digital Sky Platform. Recent news about the launch of Garuda's 'Droni' sounds like a promising alternative. Do you have any information about it? Thanks again, and eager to hear your replies, Warm regards. Dr. Ian D'Souza
Thank you so much for your appreciation!!! I understand your feelings while purchasing a drone. It is very real. However I have purchased DJI drones from offline stores with GST bill. So that is possible. It is legal to own and operate a DJI drone in India. They can be very well registered. As you can see in the video, I have registered DJI drones only. About Garuda drones are concerned, I have no experience with them so can't comment. But since everything is fine with DJI drones, why not go for them!
@@logontogaurav Many thanks for your prompt reply! I'm thinking of going for the DJI mini 4 pro if I can find a good dealer in Mumbai. Thanks again and all the best for your channel!
Fantastic video, liked and subscribed as a result. 1 questions for extra clarity- I’m planing on traveling India in September with just 2 small pieces of hand luggage. I have the mini pro 4(under 250grams) can I pack my drone in the handluggage as I’m not taking a check in suitcase/bag? Hope you can clarify!🙏🏽
Thank you so much for your support 😊 Generally, drones need to be kept in check in luggage and only batteries in hand baggage. But it may change based on airlines. So you may check with your airlines about it for more clarity. Drone Rules don't say anything about this.
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!!!
Hi Gaurav, enjoyed your informative video! While checking the comments, I found that purchasing a drone from a foreign country and registering it (obtaining a UIN) before returning to India could be beneficial. My query is, does the UIN registration include a specific date, and what documentation is provided after the registration process? I'm considering buying the DJI Mini 4 Pro during my visit to Thailand.
Thank you so much for the appreciation 😊. Yes, registering could make the case (stating that it is a used drone, not a new one) more genuine. UIN is an alphanumeric serial connected with Drone's serial number. Also it has a date of issue, Drone type and Drone category. There is no documentation. It just displayed on your profile in the Digital Sky platform.
Great video🎉🎉, really informative. Can I carry my personal DJI mini 4 pro(249g) from China to India(I am based in China), provided the drone is for personal use? Do I need to get the UIN Before I leave China? Do I need to declare it?. Thanks
Thank you so much for your appreciation ☺️. If it is possible for you to get UIN then it is better to get it. Proving that it is for personal use and you are going to take it back is impossible and that leads to doubt. But many people have been successful in bringing the Drone to India. So you may try your luck too. There are around 80% chances that you will get through.
Hi Gaurav, just wanted to inquire: 1. Is there any training required for flying drones weighing under 250 gm? 2. Any complications carrying it internationally?
Officially, no training is required. Rules do not restrict carrying a drone outside India. However, check the drone rules of the destination country about any restriction there.
@@user-of5cg1xp6n 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.
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 ?
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
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.
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?
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.
Thank you for the info, i have some questions that would be very appreciated for your comment. 1.- What about a foreigner traveling to india do the same rules apply? im going there next year and i want to fly my drone to make recreational youtube content. 2.-I currently have a dji air 2s, do a samller drone like the mini 3 (less than 250g) would have any advantage? 3.- i read that foreigners cannot fly at all, is this true? or do i need some sort of permission or something? I have a lot of experience flying here in mexico and never had any problems with police or anything, here is basically fly with caution and no one will bother you, even if you dont have any sort of permission. but of course as tourist im worried it will not be the same, what do you think? or should i just fly the drone with caution and take my chances that no one will notice? Great content and very beautiful country you have! thanks
1. The present drone registration process doesn't allow foreigners to register their drone. And drone registration is must before flying. Hence, foreigner cannot fly drone in India. You may consider, hiring a drone here in India. 2. Smaller drones won't bring any advantage as registration of Nano Drone (
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.
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
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.
Hi buddy - Video was very much informative 👏🏻 1 quick question I have mini 3 drone registered with dgci, now I am travelling to Kashmir (Srinagar etc) can you tell me how to get permission to fly drone their
Thank you so much for the appreciation 😊. Nano drones do not require permission. Just look for the Green Zones on the Digital Sky platform's interactive map. Also watch out for prohibited areas like Military areas, airports etc.
Hi I’m from Malaysia and will be travelling to India, I have a DJI mini 4 pro which is for personal use and will be bringing it along with me for my travels. It falls under the micro category weights slightly more than 250g ( with intelligent flight battery) I have a few questions 1) will I be able to bring my drone in to India to fly ? 2) do I still need to register and get the UIN to fly the drone Please do advice. Thank you so much 🙏
Though your intent is to take it back, the govt cannot trust your intent. So legally speaking, you cannot bring your drone in India. However, you can fly a drone in India. But practically speaking, people have successfully brought the drones. All drones should have UIN.
Hello @logontogaurav, i am a Indian working in Europe for last 6 months…I have 2 questions 1) Can I bring drone( less than 250g ) from Europe to India during our 1 month holiday visit and take it back when we leave 😅 2) If option 1 not possible then is it allowed to Buy drone in India & take it back to Europe in checked luggage?
Since you are Indian, there wouldn't be any problem in executing both the options. Just make sure you register your drone and have a UIN. Just be mindful of any airline guidelines which can be troublesome sometimes (Someone in comments here mentioned that Air India was not allowing drones neither in hand baggage or cabin luggage for his flight from Vienna).
Hi Gaurav. In addition to his question. Can i bring Dji Avanta which is 410g from Europe to India..? Micro drone. Am l legally allowed to bring it? I couldn't find this information in the website. Thanks in advance 😊
Thank you so much for appreciation 😊. Drone must be registered to be eligible for flying in India. But as a foreigner, you cannot register your drone. So legally you cannot fly in India. However many foreigners have been able to fly their unregistered drone in India, so you may try your luck too.
So as per todays new update Air india has finally changed the policy and drone can be carried on all Air india flights in cabin and checked in bag if packed appropriately.
Thanks for the video. How do you fly in India after the registration? I see that there is a flight plan request but do you have to always do that on the DGCA website.
@@logontogaurav thanks for replying so quickly. How do you determine green zone. In large cities like Mumbai and Delhi the whole city shows red. Do you look at the DGCA website or drone assist app etc.
@@kstotlani Happy to help ☺️! Yes we have to check the DGCA map on Digital Sky website, that is the authentic source. And yes, you are right again that Metro Cities are almost completely in Red Zone and that makes sense too considering Airport, Military Areas, Oil Installations, Power Plants, Govt Offices etc in these cities. And that is really a pain in the a** for residents of such cities to go out quite far to find a green zone. You may find a little patch of green zone here and there in such cities to test fly your drone, but for a proper flight, legally you have to venture out far.
The dgca guidelines says we cannot fly drone greater than 250 gms and less than 2kg, heigher than 120m (I think it's applicable for green Zone as well) How strictly is this rule followed? If I am a hobbyist can a random person complain to dgca about me flying higher than 120m?
Whatever is the altitude restrictions based on zones, as of now you can fly higher than that (though you should not) as Zones of Interactive map on Digital Sky are not yet incorporated with DJI Maps. So those two maps are in sync, this rule could have and might have been broken. If a random person is too serious, he/she may complain to DGCA/police and if they catch hold of you, with UIN and flight records, they may take some action, why not. All depends on the seriousness of that random person.
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.
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?
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.
Most satisfying video you answered my all doubts..single smallest thing u explained..🎉 thank u.. One thing I want to know .I have mavic mini 1 but can't fly more than 15 meter high but as I seen mavic mini 2 can fly up to 120 meter altitude.. can u tell me what to do for fly more than 15 meter restriction ?? Why this restriction for only mavic mini 1 ? Why not for other mini series???
Thank you so much for your appreciation 😊. I don't know particularly about Mini 1, but the initial setting of Max altitude is 15m in every drone. In fact, in every flight, the max altitude resets to 15 m in my Mini 3. I have to increase it to whatever I want (say 500m) every time during the flight. So I think same setting should be there in Mini 1. You can access this setting by clicking 3 dots ( or burger button) in the top right of the controller screen.
Are you aware of the laws regarding bringing a nano-drone (DJI Mini 3 Pro, 249g) into India on a flight from Nepal (as a UK national)? I do not intend on operating the drone in India at all, but will be passing through the country, so would like to ensure I am not breaking any laws by bringing a drone into the country?
If you have a connecting flight and you are not leaving the airport, then you might be allowed. But, your intend of not flying cannot be ascertained if you are leaving the airport. Foreigners are not allowed as per the present structure of registering, permission etc. on govt. website. So you won't be allowed to fly and hence won't be allowed to take it out of the airport. But if you are entering from Nepal via road, then you might have chance to take it to UK. I am sorry to say that there are very discouraging guidelines in India as far as foreign tourist are concerned. But never mind, hope you have a wonderful journey. All the best!
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?
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.
Hi, My sister(US Citizen) is bringing me a brand new DJI Mini pro 4 from USA to India. 1. I have told her to bring drone in open box style: discard outer box and screw driver, also put batteries in cabin bag and drone in checkin bag. 2. Can I get UIN for this drone under my Indian passport?, If yes, then what will she have to say to customs if asked about drone like If the drone belongs to her or me? Also, please provide any other tips to avoid any issue. Thanks
1. All good. 2. Yes, you can get UIN as it doesn't ask about bill etc. I don't have any first hand experience of Customs enquiring about imported drone but at first, they might ask for UIN (or even not that). So stating out the UIN itself might suffice (they might not ask to who the UIN belongs). Even if they ask, it would be wise to state the truth as there is no rule that other person cannot carry your drone. Other person may not fly, but just carrying, should be ok. As I don't have any experience in bring drone from a foreign country, I cannot suggest much. Btw, if you succeed, please let us know your experience as it would be great help to the community. Thank You.
Hello Sir, your video was simple, i love to travel, would shoot for recreational purpous, and i am a biginner in drone world, what type of drone should i buy, as a biginner. Don't want to buy expensive right now. Please Help
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!
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.
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
Hello Sir I am Indian citizen . I just bought DJI mini 4 pro and will come to India in nov 2023. Can i bring DJI mini 4 from USA to India? I have also registered in Digital Sky Portal. Please let me know in case any issue in bringing to India.
If you have registered, then you may try to bring it in an open box type style, declaring it as a used drone. I have never done such things so I don't have any first hand experience about this. Btw, if you get success, please share it in the comments for the help of others!
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.
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.
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
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.
@@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
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: czcams.com/video/uFT9eM-TwI4/video.html
Is it possible to register a DJI drone bought from outside India on the Digisky website or will that cause a concern? Also, after registeration there should not be an issue of carrying it or flying it around right? Note- the model is a nano drone under 249g and as per latest drone laws on the site under 249g need not be registered even. Its only the foreign policy which is frightening me a bit 😅
Yes, it is possible to register drones bought outside of India. And yes, there won't be any issue with carrying the registered drone. I need to check the updated rules, as till the time of making this video, Nano category was not exempted.
Hi, i am an indian citizen but i am working in canada and i have a dji mini drone less than250 g. 1)Can i bring my drone with me to india if i have a UNI number ? 2)Can i register by drone sitting in canada and bring it to india later with me for personal use ? 3)Will this be considered import or not ? I am travelling by Air canada 4) if not , is there any way i can bring my drone to india doing some other registrations or permissions ?
If you are coming to India for a brief period and then going back, then it should not be called an import. But will you bring your drone back with you, cannot be ascertained. Import is not allowed. So please try all the means to prove that you are not importing. Many people have been successful in bringing the drone from outside. Since you are an Indian, you can apply for UIN from anywhere and fly in India.
Hi, What you mean to say by ‘ will u brink your drone back with u , is uncertained ? And just last question : 1 ) what is called import ? I mean what determines its an import ? 2) Personal drone of an indian citizen who is returning back to india for a vacation isn’t import ? Please share your views as it would be helpful . I m buying mini 2 SE . Its nano category drone .
@@betterpunjab7037 Import, as far as I understand is if you are going to use anything in India, you should pay custom duty to the government. Even if you are bringing in a small item, it would be technically an import. So the question is how valuable that import is. I don't know about the financial limit but I hope you got the point. So if you predominantly live in Canada and come for a while in India, what is the proof that you are not supplying drones to Indians and avoiding custom duty? So that is what I meant by "will to take it back to Canada is not ascertained". Hope you have understood the point I am trying to make.
I got that point sir. As i have my work permit valid till another year and this will be a proof that i m visiting india to meet my family and go back aftr a while . So will in this scenario, it will be okay to enter india with the drone if i hv a UNI number of my drone and the drone is already used one ( no box nothing ) . I dont want to spend money and than end up wity customs holding up my drone . Thts why i am so concerned . This video and your quick responses are really helpfull. Thank you so much
So , in india , the import is banned . This means they want to stop the person who is bringing the drone and selling it in india . ? The personal usage UNI registered drone doesnt follow in this category and will be permitted ? Did i get this right sir ?
Hello, the video was amazing and lots of information. I have a question, I bought a drone in a different country, now while travelling to India, I already registered and have the UIN. Because I am an Indian citizen. So at the customs is any other documents required?
Thank you so much for the appreciation. Honestly, I don't have any personal experience about Drones at custom department. But lot of people have brought it. Though, importing is illegal. Can't say much about this dubious situation.
We have Drone Rules. I don't know if we have Drone Regulations. Is there? Or if you are asking the literal difference in Rules and Regulations, please Google.
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.
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?
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.
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: czcams.com/video/uFT9eM-TwI4/video.html
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.
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
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.
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.
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..
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. 👍🏻
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 😊
Hello Gaurav, Very informative Video ? Can I ask you a query here ? I have my Holystone drone registered in Germany, can I bring it to India ? So my concern is that the registration number will be Germany's, hence will there be any issue in immigration.
Thank you so much for the appreciation 😊. I can sense a few problems in your case. First one, is Holystone drone is type certified in India? Means, do DGCA consider Holystone as a drone fir to fly in India? Second one can be a problem or the solution to the first one, which is, are you Indian. If yes, get/check Holystone is type certified or not, otherwise apply for type certification and register your drone in Digital Sky. But if you are not Indian, then unfortunately, you cannot fly the drone in India, legally.
Hi I am a Indian citizen in Canada. I have DJI air 3 as my personal drone. So if I keep while traveling to India then am I allowed to use with UIN registration?
Importing of Drones in India is not allowed. You have very high chances that you will be able to bring it and fly in India. But let me clarify, as Importing is banned, you cannot bring it to India, in very strict terms. But many people have, so will you.
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!
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.
hi Logon, great video. im a canadian, wanting to bringing DJI mini 4 pro 249g into india. i know as a foreigner you said cant bring it in, and to try getting a UIN number. but only indians can get the UIN number. i will be between countries and will have drone with me. i know you said many are successful in bringing it into the country. i wont use in india, but need to bring it in. what do you suggest? pack in check in and hope there are no issues? maybe find an indian who can register it for me? any suggestions are appreciated!
Thank you so much for the appreciation. You have pointed out all the things correctly. Even if it is not allowed to fly without UIN, many people have been successful so you might be as well. Keeping it in check-in baggage seems okay but getting it registered by an India seems to be a hassleful activity and wouldn't be a legitimate thing. So it can be avoided.
@@logontogaurav flying into delhi airport. what are my chances there? and worse come to worse, will they hold my drone for me there until i leave india? have you heard if they do this?
@@johnlucero8350 Honestly, I don't know about what will happen if they decide to not let your drone to be carried with you to India. Will they just confiscate or keep it for you. You should be able to get through but yes, the worst is you will never get your drone back. You can enquire or request them to hold it for you, if they have such an option.
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.
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 ?
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.
Hi, I am from India and my Friend is coming back from US and i wanted to buy the DJI Mini 4 pro, so shall i tell him to get it for me or will he face some issues at Airport? and what if I Have the UNI prior to his arrival in India?
Importing drones is illegal in India. But you can try to bring it in an open box/ used type style stating it as personal drone. Getting a UIN would be great and will feel more genuine. Many people have been successful in bringing it like this.
Hey Gaurav! I've just purchased the DJI mini 2 SE and as it's under the Nano category I see that it is advisable to fly till 50 feet only. Is it possible that if I get a UIN from digisky I'll be able to fly it higher than 50 feet?
No, it won't be possible. Altitude restrictions to be followed despite having a UIN or not. UIN is like a number plate which doesn't mean we can drive beyond the speed limit. 😃
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.
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.
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
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.
Hi thanks for this awesome informative video, I’m from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. I’ve an upcoming trip to India for making travel videos for my YT. Can I bring my drone during this trip? What’s the law for foreigners? My drone is Dji Air 3
Thank you so much for the appreciation. Foreigners cannot register drones on the Digital Sky platform and hence cannot fly drones in India. You can try to hire a registered drone in India, if that is possible.
Thank you so much for this info, hiring a local pilot is the only option left. Is there a website or any group where i can hire a local pilot? @@logontogaurav
So what do u suggest ? Is there a way ? I mean i m surely buying drone for myself to shoot a lil . But i m all confused how to bring my drone with me to india and than take it back with me . Can you please help me with this ?
I can understand your motive but you must be aware of how law works. People have, in fact, brought the new drone in India. You can attempt to bring too. I have never done this so cannot say with confidence, but the chances that you will succeed are more than 50% (based on the number of people succeeded in my opinion).
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.
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.
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Just came from dubai to mumbai in air india carrying a mini 3 pro in check in luggage with rc and batteries in handbag and nobody even cared..
It's totally safe if you follow the protocols of batteries 🎉
This comment is going to give a lot of relief to many 😃👍🏻
If the drone is under 250g, do we need to register in Digital Sky ?
@@saibhargavaramu5749 no need bro nobody's asking or nobody cares
@@saibhargavaramu5749 it is no where mentioned that Nano drones are exempted from registration. So having a UIN is suggested.
@@logontogaurav I got my drone, thanks !!
Very much informative video
Thank you so much!
very nice and clean information. thank you so much
Thank you so much!!!
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.
Thank you so much for the appreciation 😊
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.
All the best!
Brooooo! I was currently looking at drones and was really confused about the laws n all, i googled import is banned in india and saw a website selling dji drones... I was in doubt that might it be a scam? So i youtubed about dji drone legal in india and i was searching for the video with the highest views! 😅 I fuckin hated that video! Not at all what i wanted to know 😂 then i played your video and broooooooooooo! That was THE EXACT THINGS i wanted to know!!! HOLY SHIT! You don't get a subscriber, you get a fan of your channel 😂 fist bump 🤜🤛
Thank you so much for your appreciation 🙏🏻
@@logontogaurav i am interested in the mini 4 pro. Can you suggest where to buy?
@@kusalsur You can check the offline stores near you place. If you are in Delhi, you can check Singla Photo Store.
Useful video ❤
Thank you so much!
earned a sub from me. Pure info and clarity. Thanks for all the info.
Thank you so much 😊
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
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.
You have quality content bro but still your channel is underrated
You will grow to top soon 🎉❤
Thank you so much!!! 😊🤞🏻
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?
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.
@@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
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
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.
Very well made
Thank you 😊
Fantastic and spot on information! I have been scanning the Drone rule and the digisky website for 2 days now but you summed up everything
really well. I have a different question though: I am certified UAS pilot in UK (CAA, United Kingdom) and have proper licence is there any mention on the Indian drone rule for such people like people who are visitor to India and bring their drone, do they need to register and get UIN ?
P.S : Btw the digisky is not working and throws error everytime I try to add my Mavic 3 pro to get UIN, if anyone reading this knows any trick or tip please let me know I really appriciate that.
Thanks again, great work and I am subscribed 👍
Thank you so much for the appreciation!!! 😊
It is great that you are a certified pilot but as far as my understanding flying your own drone with a UIN would still be a problem. The Indian government wants every drone flying in its Air Space to be known to them. So even being a Pilot won't help. The question of whether to be a Pilot or not comes into picture when it is a matter of Drone Class i.e. Nano, Micro etc.
If you can get a UIN, that would be best. And yes, the Digital Sky website sometimes creates issues. I too was unable to login a couple of days ago. But keep on trying, it will work.
Thanks for your support !!!
@@logontogaurav Thanks for writing back, I agree I have to get the UIN at the least as I will be flying as a hobby. I have manage to get my UIN by following this fella on youtube if in case anyone looking for atlernative way, I don't know how valid this approach is but because my drone model was not listed this approach suits the best and worked for me.
Thanks again and all the very
best for your future videos 👍
@@logontogaurav I don’t have passport. But i want to register my DJI MINI 2 se . So what can i do for UIN ??? Plzz reply
@@sumanguchait7626 I think passport details are mandatory for creating account on Digital Sky. You can register on someone else's name if possible. At this point, having a UIN is more important.
Hi thanks for such amazing video
Q1) so once we get UIN number government can track every details of our flight like we go beyond certain altitude and do we need to take permission before every flight?
Q2) Pilot License cost how much minimum?
Q3) Do you think this ban can be lift up in future as there is no benefit of it max people rather pay 400$ more to retailers to get DJI drones than to buy a low quality indian drones.
Q4) What is drawbacks of not getting gst bill if someone skips it for 18% discount?
Thanks for reading.
Thank you so much 😊
1. No, the government cannot track you (at least not yet). Permission before flying is not required if certain conditions are met as explained in video. Altitude restrictions are there to set the limit on high you can fly which one should follow. I bet you can go higher than that. But remember that DJI keeps a log for your flights, so if those flight logs are checked, you might be in trouble. Soon, perhaps the map on Digital Sky platform will get incorporated with DJI Maps and then crossing the altitude limit won't be possible.
2. I'll check and let you know.
3. Yes, certainly. The ban will be lifted to let the prices drop and to have a healthy competition. As of now, India is in a little nascent stage and that's why India has banned the import to promote local manufacturers. Yes, still somehow, imported drones are available at a higher price and most of us end up buying those, that's the fact.
4. Yes, 18% discount could be a great deal. Drawbacks could be that you have to trust the store guy that you bought from him for any problem later on and he can deny (though they at least turn it on in front of you before selling). Another thing could be the declaration of your assets. Drones are costly. And having something in your home at that cost without a bill could be fishy. But, please check, on some drones, I think it is 5% too. So 5% can be forfeited for everything legal.
@@logontogaurav thanks for the answer gaurav also can you let me know that if I buy without GST bill from a seller and then I take it abroad on trip and when I return back so they'll ask bill that you purchased in India or what will happen?( I hope they don't say that you are importing)
@@soug9999 If you have a UIN before start of your trip, then you can say that you are not importing. Because when you will be going out of India, and if it is an Indian carrier, they will ask for UIN.
I have UIN flying Air india Vienna - delhi next month . Air india states that drone cannot be carried in hand baggage or check in baggage. Can I send drone with my Freind ?
@@droneodyseey That is strange! Means we cannot take drones from one country to another in Air India ? Anyways, you can once again check with them. And if it's there, then prefer the other way you have mentioned.
I am about to buy DJI mini 4 pro
1. Do i need lisense ?
2. Do i need to register it ?
3. Do i need to ask local police for permission (knowing most of them would say no because they themselves are unaware of it)
4.if i get in trouble with local police
Because obv they want to get some money
Then what?
5.how can i be safe from all above questions
Drone weights 249 grams
Big fan brother
Love your videos 😍
1. No
2. Yes
3. No, if it is in Green Zone (totally got your point)
4. Then show them this video 😃 or Drone Rules
5. Follow the rules
Thank you so much for the appreciation ☺️
@@logontogaurav thank you so much sir for replying
Sir from yesterday I am thinking if I have to get into this
Then do it legally
I am thinking to switch my thoughts to DJI air 3
I know it's expensive
Sir can you help me with a video or comment
From buying DJI air 3 to all those registeration and license etc
From scratch
It would be very helpful and easy to understand with your beautiful voice 🙏
@@mojoop I have a dedicated video about Drone registration on the Digital Sky platform. You can refer that for registration process.
@@logontogaurav thank you sir
Sir after all that is done
Do I need to plan flight every time on that website?
And if that place comes under no flying zone then ?
@@mojoop You do not need a flight plan for flying in Green Zone.
If you want to fly in the Yellow Zone then you need to take permission from the Air Traffic Controller of that Air Space.
If you want to fly in Red Zone then you need to take permission from Central Government.
Thank you for providing us that much educational videos. Keep it up.
I have obtained RPC but if we want to fly micro category drone in red zone what is the procedure to seek permission from central govt.
It will be appreciated if you could help.
Which Central Government authority to approach to fly in Red Zone is not specified in the Rules. So you can try to contact local police and act as they guide you.
Thank you for the appreciation 😊.
@@logontogaurav Thank you for helping me.😀
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
Exactly! 💯
Hi bro ..subscribed... tnx for the video...i was thinking to buy a drone which comes under micro category but was not sure about the licence rules..this video clears that doubt.. tnx
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I recently got a Mini 4 pro and have 2 queries regarding registration
1. While finding manufacturer/model I see multiple mini 4 pro in the list. Which one should I select?
2. After paying the registration amount of 100 rupees for UIN, how much time does it approximately take for the approval to come?
1. If that is the case, just select anyone.
2. It comes instantly. There is no approval or anything.
@@logontogaurav thanks a lot for the quick response. Your video is highly useful.
@@BonkersOnABike Thank you so much 😊
Indeed a very informative video.
I need help to select appropriate drone with acceptable camera in good budget range. Purchase from Mumbai. Need your valuable recommendations.
Thank you so much for the appreciation 😊. I always suggest getting DJI drones as they are the best drones available. Also getting the latest DJI drone is recommended as it will keep you a little future proof. The drone you are going to buy today will be with you for the next 3-4 years at least, so I would ask you to push the budget if possible. Considering all this, I would suggest you to buy DJI Mini 4 Pro.
Hi, thankyou for sharing the best information, you have cleared many doubts of me about drone .
Please tell me about the jobs in the drone sector in india, I have not done a training course till now I am waiting for the jobs to come out , so please tell me what will be the right time to do it by considering it with jobs in government sector also
I think drones are going to be a private players thing only by looking at the way all government organisations giving jobs on contracts. Drones are used in agriculture, surveys etc. which government gets done using private contracts. You can do a course and get in contact with the industry/companies that are into the field of providing these services.
Hi Gaurav. Thanks for your very precise explanation of drone registration and permissions.
I have never owned or flown a drone but wish to purchase one in India as an add-on to my passion for photography and video.
As you rightly mention the only name that crops up is DJI. However, when trying to locate a dealer I found that apart from no bill and warranty, they are very cagey about the entire purchase process... almost as if I am doing something very illegal.
My question(s): Is it illegal to own a DJI drone in India.
If not, contrary to what you have said on your video, I've been told that even if I do get one on the grey market I will not be able to register it on Digital Sky Platform.
Recent news about the launch of Garuda's 'Droni' sounds like a promising alternative. Do you have any information about it?
Thanks again, and eager to hear your replies,
Warm regards. Dr. Ian D'Souza
Thank you so much for your appreciation!!!
I understand your feelings while purchasing a drone. It is very real. However I have purchased DJI drones from offline stores with GST bill. So that is possible.
It is legal to own and operate a DJI drone in India. They can be very well registered. As you can see in the video, I have registered DJI drones only. About Garuda drones are concerned, I have no experience with them so can't comment.
But since everything is fine with DJI drones, why not go for them!
@@logontogaurav Many thanks for your prompt reply! I'm thinking of going for the DJI mini 4 pro if I can find a good dealer in Mumbai. Thanks again and all the best for your channel!
Hi Bro, very informative video. Thank you.
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for the precise information. I've my Mini 3 Pro registered in digital Sky.
Nice. Btw, if you want to get a remote pilot licence, check out my latest video.
@@logontogaurav I already did 😁
@@rahulsoren Thanks 👍🏻
What If you want to resell the same drone to someone? Then what about the registration done ?
@@smvlogs1384 UIN has to be transferred too. There is a process for that in the Digital Sky platform.
Fantastic video, liked and subscribed as a result.
1 questions for extra clarity- I’m planing on traveling India in September with just 2 small pieces of hand luggage. I have the mini pro 4(under 250grams) can I pack my drone in the handluggage as I’m not taking a check in suitcase/bag?
Hope you can clarify!🙏🏽
Thank you so much for your support 😊
Generally, drones need to be kept in check in luggage and only batteries in hand baggage. But it may change based on airlines. So you may check with your airlines about it for more clarity. Drone Rules don't say anything about this.
Thank you very much for your information. What is the rules for foreign tourist, they can use nano drone in green zone?
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!!!
Hi Gaurav, enjoyed your informative video! While checking the comments, I found that purchasing a drone from a foreign country and registering it (obtaining a UIN) before returning to India could be beneficial. My query is, does the UIN registration include a specific date, and what documentation is provided after the registration process?
I'm considering buying the DJI Mini 4 Pro during my visit to Thailand.
Thank you so much for the appreciation 😊.
Yes, registering could make the case (stating that it is a used drone, not a new one) more genuine. UIN is an alphanumeric serial connected with Drone's serial number. Also it has a date of issue, Drone type and Drone category.
There is no documentation. It just displayed on your profile in the Digital Sky platform.
Great video🎉🎉, really informative. Can I carry my personal DJI mini 4 pro(249g) from China to India(I am based in China), provided the drone is for personal use? Do I need to get the UIN Before I leave China? Do I need to declare it?. Thanks
Thank you so much for your appreciation ☺️. If it is possible for you to get UIN then it is better to get it. Proving that it is for personal use and you are going to take it back is impossible and that leads to doubt. But many people have been successful in bringing the Drone to India. So you may try your luck too. There are around 80% chances that you will get through.
Hi Gaurav, just wanted to inquire:
1. Is there any training required for flying drones weighing under 250 gm?
2. Any complications carrying it internationally?
Officially, no training is required.
Rules do not restrict carrying a drone outside India. However, check the drone rules of the destination country about any restriction there.
Thanks!@@logontogaurav
Which is a good drone for hobby purpose, posting videos in social media? DJI Mini 4 Pro or DJI Air 3?
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.
With the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus, the weight of drone will cross 250g right? So do we need a license to fly?
@@user-of5cg1xp6n 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.
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 ?
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
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.
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?
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.
Thank you for the info, i have some questions that would be very appreciated for your comment.
1.- What about a foreigner traveling to india do the same rules apply? im going there next year and i want to fly my drone to make recreational youtube content.
2.-I currently have a dji air 2s, do a samller drone like the mini 3 (less than 250g) would have any advantage?
3.- i read that foreigners cannot fly at all, is this true? or do i need some sort of permission or something?
I have a lot of experience flying here in mexico and never had any problems with police or anything, here is basically fly with caution and no one will bother you, even if you dont have any sort of permission. but of course as tourist im worried it will not be the same, what do you think? or should i just fly the drone with caution and take my chances that no one will notice?
Great content and very beautiful country you have! thanks
1. The present drone registration process doesn't allow foreigners to register their drone. And drone registration is must before flying. Hence, foreigner cannot fly drone in India. You may consider, hiring a drone here in India.
2. Smaller drones won't bring any advantage as registration of Nano Drone (
Sir can you plzz make dedicated video on how to take permission for take off in a particular zone
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.
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
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.
Hi buddy - Video was very much informative 👏🏻
1 quick question I have mini 3 drone registered with dgci, now I am travelling to Kashmir (Srinagar etc) can you tell me how to get permission to fly drone their
Thank you so much for the appreciation 😊.
Nano drones do not require permission. Just look for the Green Zones on the Digital Sky platform's interactive map. Also watch out for prohibited areas like Military areas, airports etc.
Hi I’m from Malaysia and will be travelling to India, I have a DJI mini 4 pro which is for personal use and will be bringing it along with me for my travels. It falls under the micro category weights slightly more than 250g ( with intelligent flight battery) I have a few questions
1) will I be able to bring my drone in to India to fly ?
2) do I still need to register and get the UIN to fly the drone
Please do advice. Thank you so much 🙏
Though your intent is to take it back, the govt cannot trust your intent. So legally speaking, you cannot bring your drone in India. However, you can fly a drone in India. But practically speaking, people have successfully brought the drones.
All drones should have UIN.
If I bring DJI mini 3 pro without box in my checkin bag from USA, can there be customs issue..? And do i need registration on UIN for dji 3 mini ..?
UIN is a must for all drones. Importing is technically illegal but many people have brought it.
Its very informative....
Thank you 😊. Now go get a drone 😃
Hello @logontogaurav, i am a Indian working in Europe for last 6 months…I have 2 questions
1) Can I bring drone( less than 250g ) from Europe to India during our 1 month holiday visit and take it back when we leave 😅
2) If option 1 not possible then is it allowed to Buy drone in India & take it back to Europe in checked luggage?
Since you are Indian, there wouldn't be any problem in executing both the options. Just make sure you register your drone and have a UIN. Just be mindful of any airline guidelines which can be troublesome sometimes (Someone in comments here mentioned that Air India was not allowing drones neither in hand baggage or cabin luggage for his flight from Vienna).
Thank you for the quick response!
@@logontogauravAir india really sucks there staff are also really arrogant 😂
@@prime6485 😑
Hi Gaurav. In addition to his question. Can i bring Dji Avanta which is 410g from Europe to India..? Micro drone.
Am l legally allowed to bring it? I couldn't find this information in the website.
Thanks in advance 😊
Hey, Thank you for such a nice video. One thing I am confused about, as a foreigner can I fly a drone that is less then 250 gram?
Thank you so much for appreciation 😊.
Drone must be registered to be eligible for flying in India. But as a foreigner, you cannot register your drone. So legally you cannot fly in India.
However many foreigners have been able to fly their unregistered drone in India, so you may try your luck too.
So as per todays new update Air india has finally changed the policy and drone can be carried on all Air india flights in cabin and checked in bag if packed appropriately.
Yay 😊
Thank you sir for your information 🙏
My pleasure 😌
Bro
We can import only batteries and charging hub from usa to india.
And which place is safe keeping batteries in bag.
Yes, I think there should not be any issue in bringing the batteries and charging hub. Batteries are to be kept in hand baggage.
Thanks for the video. How do you fly in India after the registration? I see that there is a flight plan request but do you have to always do that on the DGCA website.
Just fly! Flight plan request and approval is not that much in vogue as long as you are flying in Green Zone.
@@logontogaurav thanks for replying so quickly. How do you determine green zone. In large cities like Mumbai and Delhi the whole city shows red. Do you look at the DGCA website or drone assist app etc.
@@kstotlani Happy to help ☺️! Yes we have to check the DGCA map on Digital Sky website, that is the authentic source. And yes, you are right again that Metro Cities are almost completely in Red Zone and that makes sense too considering Airport, Military Areas, Oil Installations, Power Plants, Govt Offices etc in these cities. And that is really a pain in the a** for residents of such cities to go out quite far to find a green zone. You may find a little patch of green zone here and there in such cities to test fly your drone, but for a proper flight, legally you have to venture out far.
The dgca guidelines says we cannot fly drone greater than 250 gms and less than 2kg, heigher than 120m (I think it's applicable for green Zone as well) How strictly is this rule followed? If I am a hobbyist can a random person complain to dgca about me flying higher than 120m?
Whatever is the altitude restrictions based on zones, as of now you can fly higher than that (though you should not) as Zones of Interactive map on Digital Sky are not yet incorporated with DJI Maps. So those two maps are in sync, this rule could have and might have been broken. If a random person is too serious, he/she may complain to DGCA/police and if they catch hold of you, with UIN and flight records, they may take some action, why not. All depends on the seriousness of that random person.
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
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.
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?
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.
Most satisfying video you answered my all doubts..single smallest thing u explained..🎉 thank u..
One thing I want to know .I have mavic mini 1 but can't fly more than 15 meter high but as I seen mavic mini 2 can fly up to 120 meter altitude.. can u tell me what to do for fly more than 15 meter restriction ?? Why this restriction for only mavic mini 1 ? Why not for other mini series???
Thank you so much for your appreciation 😊.
I don't know particularly about Mini 1, but the initial setting of Max altitude is 15m in every drone. In fact, in every flight, the max altitude resets to 15 m in my Mini 3. I have to increase it to whatever I want (say 500m) every time during the flight. So I think same setting should be there in Mini 1. You can access this setting by clicking 3 dots ( or burger button) in the top right of the controller screen.
@@logontogaurav there is not any setting for increasing that is lock in 15 meter only..anyway thanks lots for reply sir
@@deysbro ok, refer this image link. It is generally there.
images.app.goo.gl/QFMMy93ubgHunfBV9
Are you aware of the laws regarding bringing a nano-drone (DJI Mini 3 Pro, 249g) into India on a flight from Nepal (as a UK national)? I do not intend on operating the drone in India at all, but will be passing through the country, so would like to ensure I am not breaking any laws by bringing a drone into the country?
If you have a connecting flight and you are not leaving the airport, then you might be allowed. But, your intend of not flying cannot be ascertained if you are leaving the airport. Foreigners are not allowed as per the present structure of registering, permission etc. on govt. website. So you won't be allowed to fly and hence won't be allowed to take it out of the airport. But if you are entering from Nepal via road, then you might have chance to take it to UK. I am sorry to say that there are very discouraging guidelines in India as far as foreign tourist are concerned. But never mind, hope you have a wonderful journey. All the best!
Nice information ❤
Thank you so much 😊
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?
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.
Hi, My sister(US Citizen) is bringing me a brand new DJI Mini pro 4 from USA to India.
1. I have told her to bring drone in open box style: discard outer box and screw driver, also put batteries in cabin bag and drone in checkin bag.
2. Can I get UIN for this drone under my Indian passport?, If yes, then what will she have to say to customs if asked about drone like If the drone belongs to her or me?
Also, please provide any other tips to avoid any issue.
Thanks
1. All good.
2. Yes, you can get UIN as it doesn't ask about bill etc. I don't have any first hand experience of Customs enquiring about imported drone but at first, they might ask for UIN (or even not that). So stating out the UIN itself might suffice (they might not ask to who the UIN belongs). Even if they ask, it would be wise to state the truth as there is no rule that other person cannot carry your drone. Other person may not fly, but just carrying, should be ok.
As I don't have any experience in bring drone from a foreign country, I cannot suggest much. Btw, if you succeed, please let us know your experience as it would be great help to the community.
Thank You.
Definitely, I will share my experience. She is coming on 19th October.
Thanks for your reply👍
@@drone_videos348hey did you sister face any problems?
@@drone_videos348 were you able to get the drone?
Thanks for the information. Kindly let know where could I find this law, as if cop will ask me for the same.
You can find the Drone Rules on Digital Sky website, at the bottom of the site.
Hello Sir, your video was simple, i love to travel, would shoot for recreational purpous, and i am a biginner in drone world, what type of drone should i buy, as a biginner. Don't want to buy expensive right now. Please Help
You should buy the latest Nano Drone of DJI.
@@logontogaurav Thank you so very much
What if the person does not have passport (document), how to get registered over digital sky? As profile ask for passport for completion 🤨
If it is a mandatory field, nothing can be done...😑
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!
You should buy UHS-I, V30/U3 Card. San Disk Extreme is one such card. Card for remote control is optional.
@@logontogaurav thank you so much for your advice. I value your advice
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
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.
Hi, great video
How to pass the drone through check-in at airport if we are travelling to another country or state
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
Hello Sir I am Indian citizen . I just bought DJI mini 4 pro and will come to India in nov 2023. Can i bring DJI mini 4 from USA to India? I have also registered in Digital Sky Portal. Please let me know in case any issue in bringing to India.
If you have registered, then you may try to bring it in an open box type style, declaring it as a used drone. I have never done such things so I don't have any first hand experience about this. Btw, if you get success, please share it in the comments for the help of others!
Sure will share
This was very informative. thanks for that
I have one question though. Can i take my dji mini drone (
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.
Hello, I plan to travel to India next month from Vietnam. Bringing my MiniPro4 is prohibited?
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.
What is the 50ft limit for nano drones. Can you explain on that
Haven't heard of that. The green zone is up to 120 meters and it applies to all drone categories.
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
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.
@@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
@@user-jg5tq5ox9s Sure, I'll try to do a dummy registration, let's see if it works. I'll let you know ASAP.
@@logontogaurav thank you brw
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:
czcams.com/video/uFT9eM-TwI4/video.html
Is it possible to register a DJI drone bought from outside India on the Digisky website or will that cause a concern?
Also, after registeration there should not be an issue of carrying it or flying it around right?
Note- the model is a nano drone under 249g and as per latest drone laws on the site under 249g need not be registered even. Its only the foreign policy which is frightening me a bit 😅
Yes, it is possible to register drones bought outside of India.
And yes, there won't be any issue with carrying the registered drone.
I need to check the updated rules, as till the time of making this video, Nano category was not exempted.
@@logontogaurav Thanks for the response. Yes, now for Nano we can fly them as is.
@@MukulTuli ohh great!
Hi, i am an indian citizen but i am working in canada and i have a dji mini drone less than250 g.
1)Can i bring my drone with me to india if i have a UNI number ?
2)Can i register by drone sitting in canada and bring it to india later with me for personal use ?
3)Will this be considered import or not ?
I am travelling by Air canada
4) if not , is there any way i can bring my drone to india doing some other registrations or permissions ?
If you are coming to India for a brief period and then going back, then it should not be called an import. But will you bring your drone back with you, cannot be ascertained. Import is not allowed. So please try all the means to prove that you are not importing. Many people have been successful in bringing the drone from outside. Since you are an Indian, you can apply for UIN from anywhere and fly in India.
Hi,
What you mean to say by ‘ will u brink your drone back with u , is uncertained ?
And just last question :
1 ) what is called import ? I mean what determines its an import ?
2) Personal drone of an indian citizen who is returning back to india for a vacation isn’t import ?
Please share your views as it would be helpful .
I m buying mini 2 SE . Its nano category drone .
@@betterpunjab7037 Import, as far as I understand is if you are going to use anything in India, you should pay custom duty to the government. Even if you are bringing in a small item, it would be technically an import. So the question is how valuable that import is. I don't know about the financial limit but I hope you got the point. So if you predominantly live in Canada and come for a while in India, what is the proof that you are not supplying drones to Indians and avoiding custom duty?
So that is what I meant by "will to take it back to Canada is not ascertained".
Hope you have understood the point I am trying to make.
I got that point sir.
As i have my work permit valid till another year and this will be a proof that i m visiting india to meet my family and go back aftr a while .
So will in this scenario, it will be okay to enter india with the drone if i hv a UNI number of my drone and the drone is already used one ( no box nothing ) .
I dont want to spend money and than end up wity customs holding up my drone . Thts why i am so concerned .
This video and your quick responses are really helpfull.
Thank you so much
So , in india , the import is banned . This means they want to stop the person who is bringing the drone and selling it in india . ?
The personal usage UNI registered drone doesnt follow in this category and will be permitted ?
Did i get this right sir ?
I bough a dji mini 3 pro from an offline store who didn’t gave me a bill or warranty. How do I register?
A bill is not required for registration.
Hello, the video was amazing and lots of information. I have a question, I bought a drone in a different country, now while travelling to India, I already registered and have the UIN. Because I am an Indian citizen. So at the customs is any other documents required?
Thank you so much for the appreciation. Honestly, I don't have any personal experience about Drones at custom department. But lot of people have brought it. Though, importing is illegal. Can't say much about this dubious situation.
Hello, were you able to carry your drone from other country?
@@Nomadicmeena25 Many people have bought it. Importing is illegal though.
Hey can you please share us an update regarding your customs clearing . Have plans to bring but Dji 4 mini pro from thailand
@@munanti9909same question here, have you brought it?
What is the difference between drones rules and regulations bro??
We have Drone Rules. I don't know if we have Drone Regulations. Is there? Or if you are asking the literal difference in Rules and Regulations, please Google.
How to import my DJI mavic 3 classic from America to India. What are the documents that I need to carry with me.
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.
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?
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.
@@logontogaurav Thank you very much pal ❤️ I will try that and I will let you know 😀
Thank you, that will be a great help to the community!!!
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:
czcams.com/video/uFT9eM-TwI4/video.html
Hi, could you please recommend a DGCA-approved drone pilot training institution that offers pilot license at the most affordable price?
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.
If I buy a dji mini and add the extended battery pack does it make the drone enter the micro category?
Yes if it makes the overall drone weight > 250 gms.
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
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.
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?
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.
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..
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.
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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 😊
@@sahilshah5704 Sure I'll let you know. For all those flying in Mumbai, I am pretty sure they are flying without permission.
Hello Gaurav, Very informative Video ? Can I ask you a query here ? I have my Holystone drone registered in Germany, can I bring it to India ? So my concern is that the registration number will be Germany's, hence will there be any issue in immigration.
Thank you so much for the appreciation 😊. I can sense a few problems in your case. First one, is Holystone drone is type certified in India? Means, do DGCA consider Holystone as a drone fir to fly in India? Second one can be a problem or the solution to the first one, which is, are you Indian. If yes, get/check Holystone is type certified or not, otherwise apply for type certification and register your drone in Digital Sky. But if you are not Indian, then unfortunately, you cannot fly the drone in India, legally.
Hi I am a Indian citizen in Canada. I have DJI air 3 as my personal drone. So if I keep while traveling to India then am I allowed to use with UIN registration?
Importing of Drones in India is not allowed. You have very high chances that you will be able to bring it and fly in India. But let me clarify, as Importing is banned, you cannot bring it to India, in very strict terms. But many people have, so will you.
Which is the best dji nano drone available in India n where can i get my hands on one?
The latest is the best, DJI Mini 4. You can buy them from stores in Delhi/Mumbai...
Hii. Can you please guide me on the process of getting a permission for flying in a yellow zone ?
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!
Hi Gaurav, I live in Czech Republic. Can I buy DJI mavic 3 and bring it to India? What documentations do I need?
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.
hi Logon, great video. im a canadian, wanting to bringing DJI mini 4 pro 249g into india. i know as a foreigner you said cant bring it in, and to try getting a UIN number. but only indians can get the UIN number. i will be between countries and will have drone with me. i know you said many are successful in bringing it into the country. i wont use in india, but need to bring it in. what do you suggest? pack in check in and hope there are no issues? maybe find an indian who can register it for me? any suggestions are appreciated!
Thank you so much for the appreciation. You have pointed out all the things correctly. Even if it is not allowed to fly without UIN, many people have been successful so you might be as well. Keeping it in check-in baggage seems okay but getting it registered by an India seems to be a hassleful activity and wouldn't be a legitimate thing. So it can be avoided.
@@logontogaurav flying into delhi airport. what are my chances there? and worse come to worse, will they hold my drone for me there until i leave india? have you heard if they do this?
@@johnlucero8350 Honestly, I don't know about what will happen if they decide to not let your drone to be carried with you to India. Will they just confiscate or keep it for you. You should be able to get through but yes, the worst is you will never get your drone back. You can enquire or request them to hold it for you, if they have such an option.
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 ?
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.
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 ?
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.
Hi Gaurav. Where can I but the DJI goggles and remote for my Mini 4 pro, the kind that youre wearing in the video?
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.
I just wanted to know where you got them from. Anyways, I got that info. Thanks anyway.
@@rajivkotwal 👍🏻
Hi, I am from India and my Friend is coming back from US and i wanted to buy the DJI Mini 4 pro, so shall i tell him to get it for me or will he face some issues at Airport? and what if I Have the UNI prior to his arrival in India?
Importing drones is illegal in India. But you can try to bring it in an open box/ used type style stating it as personal drone. Getting a UIN would be great and will feel more genuine. Many people have been successful in bringing it like this.
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?
If you are flying for commercial purposes, then you need to have a remote pilot certificate. Otherwise you don't need a certificate.
Hey Gaurav!
I've just purchased the DJI mini 2 SE and as it's under the Nano category I see that it is advisable to fly till 50 feet only. Is it possible that if I get a UIN from digisky I'll be able to fly it higher than 50 feet?
No, it won't be possible. Altitude restrictions to be followed despite having a UIN or not. UIN is like a number plate which doesn't mean we can drive beyond the speed limit. 😃
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.
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.
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
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.
Hi thanks for this awesome informative video, I’m from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. I’ve an upcoming trip to India for making travel videos for my YT.
Can I bring my drone during this trip? What’s the law for foreigners? My drone is Dji Air 3
Thank you so much for the appreciation.
Foreigners cannot register drones on the Digital Sky platform and hence cannot fly drones in India. You can try to hire a registered drone in India, if that is possible.
Thank you so much for this info, hiring a local pilot is the only option left. Is there a website or any group where i can hire a local pilot? @@logontogaurav
@@mustafarumey I haven't explored that option yet. But if I come across anyone, I'll let you know.
how to get UIN no fro dji air 3 getting error You have already chosen one UIN for this model what to do ?
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.
@@logontogaurav ok
So what do u suggest ? Is there a way ? I mean i m surely buying drone for myself to shoot a lil . But i m all confused how to bring my drone with me to india and than take it back with me . Can you please help me with this ?
I can understand your motive but you must be aware of how law works. People have, in fact, brought the new drone in India. You can attempt to bring too. I have never done this so cannot say with confidence, but the chances that you will succeed are more than 50% (based on the number of people succeeded in my opinion).
What is the vertical height restriction in India ?
Till 120 m is Green Zone.
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.
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.
@@logontogaurav Thanks for your reply. Can I still bring it into India, as I am country hopping , and travelling with it to various countries.
thanks
Thanks for the video. I have 1 question : With a nano drone what maximum height in a green zone?
120 m
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
I can understand. Keep on trying. You may try to do it in a different browser.