CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which entity launched India’s first drone “Patang”, with the NP-NT (No permission-No take-off) protocol under the Digital Sky regulatory framework for drones?

A	Aurora Integrated Systems Pvt. Ltd.
B	Asteria Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.
C	Skylark Drones
D	RcBazaar Bangalore

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -“DigitalSky platform” means the online platform hosted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for various activities related to the management of unmanned aircraft system activities in India. 2.

Detailed explanation-2: -NPNT or ‘No Permission – No Take-off” is a software program that enables every remotely piloted aircraft (except Nano) to obtain valid permissions through digital sky platform before operating in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -NPNT is a software program that enables every Remotely Piloted Aircraft (except Nano) to obtain a valid permission through DigitalSky platform before operating in India. Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) is defined as an Unmanned Aircraft (UA), which is piloted from a remote pilot station.

Detailed explanation-4: -Before every single flight, drone pilots are required to define a flight plan and request permission under NPNT with the concerned Air Traffic Services (ATS) to fly via a mobile app, which will automatically process the request and grant or reject it.

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