CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Certification Scheme for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) have been notified under which rule of the liberalized Drone Rules, 2021?
A
Rule 5
B
Rule 11
C
Rule 7
D
Rule 9
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -All five application forms under Drone Rules, 2021 have been made online on the DigitalSky Platform on 26th January 2022. Drone certification scheme has been notified on 26th January 2022, making it easier to obtain type certificate by drone manufacturers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Requirement of import clearance from DGCA abolished. Coverage of drones under Drone Rules, 2021 increased from 300 kg to 500 kg. This will cover drone taxis also. DGCA shall prescribe drone training requirements, oversee drone schools and provide pilot licences online.

Detailed explanation-3: -(vi) Drone import policy was notified on 9th February 2022, banning import of foreign drones and freeing up import of drone components. (vii) Drone (Amendment) Rules, 2022 notified on 11th February 2022, abolished the requirement of a drone pilot license.

Detailed explanation-4: -13. Unique identification number. – (1) No person shall operate a drone which does not have a unique identification number, unless such drone is exempted under these rules. (2) A person may generate the unique identification number of a drone by providing requisite details in Form D-2 on the digital sky platform.

Detailed explanation-5: -Drone (Amendment) Rules 2022 The requirement of a drone pilot licence has been abolished. No remote pilot certificate will be required for operating a drone up to two-kilogram for non-commercial purposes.

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