Under the new Drones (Amendment) Rules 2023, citizens can now become drone pilots with any identity, address proof issued by the government.
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The amendment is effective from September 27, 2023. NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the Drone (Amendment) Rules 2023 under which the mandatory requirement of a passport has been waived to further liberalise, promote and facilitate drone operations across the country. Previously, having a passport was a prerequisite for obtaining a Remote Pilot Certificate, causing difficulties for many individuals, particularly in the agricultural sector in rural areas.
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