NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, JULY 28
The Indian Navy on Wednesday prohibited flying of non-conventional aerial objects like drones and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) within 3 kms of Naval base, units and assets in Gujarat.
“Any non-conventional aerial object, including RPAs (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) found violating this prohibition, will be destroyed or confiscated without any liability, and additionally actions may be initiated under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code against the operator,” a Defence statement said.
An area of three kms from the perimeter of Naval Installations in Gujarat is designated as ”No Fly Zone”. All individuals or civil agencies are prohibited from flying any aerial drones within these zones for any reason.
Utilization of drones is governed by guidelines issued by Ministry of Home Affairs as amended from time to time. Approval from the Director General Civil Aviation (DCGA) is to be obtained through the Digi Sky website (www.dcga.nic.in), and a copy of the approval letter is to be submitted to Headquarters Gujarat Daman and Diu Naval Area or the concerned Naval Station at least a week before the scheduled flying operation.
The Navy’s decision came in view of a drone attack on an Indian Air Force base in Jammu last month injuring two personnel.
