The Indian government has announced that industries including real estate development, power producers and agriculture will be able to officially use drones in the country for commercial drives from 1st of December.
To begin with, drones will be permitted only along visual line-of-sight during day-time with a maximum altitude of 400 feet.
The usage of drones for delivering goods and food items has been restricted.
The preliminary policy framework requires drone operators to secure registration number along with a unique identification number.
The rules also outline certain restricted zones for operating drones. These include areas near airports, the international borders, military installations and state secretariats.
