Car - Uas (Draft - Nov2017)
Car - Uas (Draft - Nov2017)
Car - Uas (Draft - Nov2017)
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) consists of an Unmanned Aircraft (UA), a
Remote Pilot Station (RPS), Command and Control (C2) Link, the maintenance system
and the operating personnel. Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), autonomous aircraft and
model aircraft are various sub-sets of UAS.
1.2 Civilian use of UAS includes but not limited to agriculture, damage assessment of
property and life in areas affected with natural calamities, surveys (infrastructure
monitoring including powerline facilities, ports, and pipelines; commercial photography;
aerial mapping), etc. They are also increasingly proliferating into recreational field and
are likely to be used in many other domains.
1.3 UAS operations present problems to the regulator in terms of ensuring safety of
other users of airspace and persons on the ground. However, in view of technological
advancements in UAS over the years and their increased civil applications, it has become
necessary to develop regulations for operations of this activity.
1.4 This CAR is issued under the provisions of Rule 15A and Rule 133A of the Aircraft
Rules, 1937 and it lays down requirements for obtaining Unique Identification Number
(UIN), Unmanned Aircraft Operator Permit (UAOP) and other operational requirements
for civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS).
2.1 Acronyms:
AAI Airports Authority of India
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2.2 Definitions:
Autonomous aircraft1 An unmanned aircraft that does not allow pilot intervention
in the management of the flight.
Command and The data link between the UA and the remote pilot station
Control (C2) Link for the purposes of managing the flight.
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3. CATEGORY OF RPA
3.1 Civil RPA are classified in accordance with Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) as
indicated below:
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Controlled airspace is a generic term which covers ATS airspace Classes A, B, C, D and E as described in Annex
11, Para 2.6.
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4. APPLICABILITY
4.1 This CAR is applicable to civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems which are
remotely piloted from a Remote Pilot Station.
Note: Model aircraft (MTOW upto 2kg, without any payload) flown below 200 ft inside
educational institution premises will not require UIN and/or UAOP. Aero-
modellers/recreational flyers under this category shall be fully responsible for its
operation, safety and security. They shall inform the local police authorities before
undertaking such activities even for indoor operation.
5. APPLICATION PROCESS
5.1 Upon receipt of the application along with necessary documents, DGCA shall
examine the request for issuance of UIN, UAOP and/or import clearance.
6.1 All civil RPA, except those indicated in Para 6.6 of this CAR, shall require to obtain
Unique Identification Number (UIN) from DGCA. UIN will be granted where the RPAS is
wholly owned either:
a) By a citizen of India; or
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d) Details of compatible payload along with its weight and maximum weight carrying
capacity of the RPAS;
h) Security Clearance from MHA in case 6.1 (a), (c) & (d) (application format given in
Annexure-I);
i) Verification of character and antecedents of the remote pilot(s) from local sub-
divisional police office.
6.3 The identification plate (made of fire proof material) inscribed with UIN, RF ID tag
and SIM shall be affixed to the RPA.
6.4 The applicant shall submit the application for import/ acquisition of remotely piloted
aircraft (application format given in Annexure-II) to DGCA along with a copy of the security
clearance. Import clearance shall be given by DGCA based on which DGFT shall provide
license for import of RPAS.
6.5 Duly filled application & documents as per Annexure III along with requisite fees
as per Rule 15A of Aircraft Rules 1937 for UIN shall be submitted to DGCA. UIN shall be
issued by DGCA in 02 days provided all documents are complete. After satisfactory
scrutiny of the documents, UIN shall be issued by DGCA as per the format given at
Annexure-IV.
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6.6 RPA in Nano category with an intent to fly upto 50 ft AGL, and those owned &
operated by Government security agencies are exempted from obtaining UIN.
7.1 All civil RPA operations for any purpose whatsoever other than those mentioned
in Para 7.2 will require UAOP from DGCA.
a) Nano RPA operating below 50 ft AGL in uncontrolled airspace & indoor operations.
b) Micro RPA operating below 200 ft AGL in uncontrolled airspace and clear of
prohibited; restricted and danger areas; Temporary Segregated Areas (TSA) and
Temporary Reserved Areas (TRA) as notified by AAI in the AIP. However, the user
shall intimate the local police authorities before conduct of actual operations.
c) RPA owned and operated by Government security agencies. However, the agency
shall intimate local police authorities and concerned ATS Units before conduct of
actual operations.
7.3 All civil RPA operators except entities specified in Para 7.2 shall submit duly filled
application along with requisite fees as per Rule 15A of Aircraft Rules 1937 for issue of
UAOP (Application format given in Annexure-V) to DGCA at least 7 days prior to actual
conduct of operations along with following documents:
7.4 The UAOP shall be issued by DGCA as per the format given at Annexure-VI with
a copy to MHA, BCAS, IAF, ATS Provider (AAI/MoD), and district administration
(Superintendent of Police) for information. In case of UIN issued under Para 6.1 (d) above,
the Indian organization will be issued with UAOP.
7.5 Validity of the UAOP shall be for a period of five years from the date of issue.
Renewal of the UAOP shall be subject to fresh security clearance from MHA. UAOP
issued by DGCA shall be non-transferrable.
7.6 DGCA may impose additional requirements depending upon justification on case-
to-case basis.
8. SECURITY/SAFETY ASPECT
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8.1 The owner/operator shall be responsible for the safe custody, security and access
control of the RPAS. In case of loss of RPA, the operator shall report immediately to local
administration/police, BCAS and DGCA.
8.2 The RPAS operator shall ensure that all security measures as enumerated in the
Security Programme (approved by BCAS) are in place before operation of each flight.
8.3 The ground control station (while in use or in store) shall be secured from sabotage
or unlawful interference.
8.4 The owner/operator of all RPA except Nano RPA shall be responsible for notifying
any incident/accident involving RPA to the Director of Air Safety, DGCA who will further
intimate to all the concerned agencies.
8.5 The RPAS (issued with UIN) shall not be sold or disposed-off in any way to any
person or firm without permission from DGCA. In case, the RPA is damaged and cannot
be restored to original condition, the same shall be intimated to DGCA by owner/operator
for cancellation of UIN.
9.1 Remote pilot shall have attained 18 years of age with thorough ground training
equivalent to that undertaken by aircrew of manned aircraft or a PPL holder
(Aeroplanes/Helicopter) with FRTOL.
9.2 Remote pilots shall undergo thorough practical training on the control of a RPA in
flight, which may consist of a proportion of simulated flight training.
9.4 The training shall enable the remote pilot to demonstrate that he/she can control
the RPA throughout its operating conditions, including safe recovery during emergencies
and system malfunction.
9.5 The training requirements contained in Para 9.1 through 9.4 of this CAR are not
applicable for Nano and Micro category RPA. However, the user shall be fully aware of
his/her responsibilities to fly these machines safely.
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10.1 Maintenance and repair of RPAS shall be carried out in accordance with the
manufacturers approved procedures, as applicable.
10.2 Maintenance of the ground control equipment shall be carried out in accordance
with the manufacturers recommended inspection and overhaul interval, as applicable.
10.3 The remote pilot/user shall not fly the RPA unless he/she is reasonably satisfied
that all the control systems of RPA including the radio link are in working condition before
the flight.
10.4 The UAOP holder shall maintain records (till the RPAS is in service) of each RPA
flight and make such records available to the DGCA on demand. Such records shall be
maintained as per the format given in Annexure-VII.
11.1 All RPA except Nano shall be equipped with the following serviceable components/
equipment:
a) Identification Plate
b) GPS for horizontal and vertical position fixing
c) Autonomous Flight Termination System or Return to Home (RH) option
d) Flashing anti-collision strobe lights
e) RFID and GSM SIM Card Slot for APP based tracking
11.2 The RPA intending to operate at or above 200 ft AGL shall carry the following
equipment/capabilities in addition to those specified in Para 11.1 of this CAR:
11.3 Remote pilot shall be equipped with communication facilities to establish and
maintain continuous two-way communication with the concerned ATS unit.
11.4 The GPS tracking system of the RPA shall be self-powered and tamper/spoofing
proof to ensure data relay even in the event of RPA accident.
11.5 Airports Authority of India and Indian Air Force shall monitor RPA movements in
the country.
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12.1 The RPA operator shall prepare SOP, which shall contain following procedures
according to the provisions contained in relevant sections of AIP-India:
a) Take-off/landing
b) Collision avoidance
c) Noise abatement
d) Flight plan filing
e) Local airspace restriction
f) Right-of-way
g) Communications
h) RPA emergency including loss of C2 link
i) Safe recovery of RPA through controlled airspace in case RPA system failure
precludes the ability to remain outside controlled airspace, etc.
12.2 Nano and Micro RPA while operating upto 50 ft and 200 ft AGL respectively are
exempted from filing the flight plan and obtaining ADC.
12.3 Irrespective of height, operation of RPA in Mini and above category shall be
conducted only after filing flight plan and obtaining following clearances:
12.4 All RPA operator except Nano RPA shall inform the concerned local police
authority in writing prior to commencing the operations.
12.5 In the event of cancellation of operations, the operator shall notify the same to all
appropriate authorities immediately.
12.6 Irrespective of weight category, all RPA operations are restricted to day operation
and within Visual Line of Sight only.
12.7 RPA shall be operated only when the following meteorological conditions exist:
12.8 Remote pilots shall prefix RPA call-sign with the word UNMANNED during voice
communications between ATC and the remote pilot station. RPA operator shall ensure
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that no Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) is caused to air traffic operations and air
navigation equipment.
12.9 For intended operations of RPA in controlled airspace, the remote pilot shall
establish contact with ATC prior to entering the controlled airspace.
12.10 RPA Operator shall carry out safety assessment of the RPA operations including
that of launch/recovery sites. The site (including emergency operation zone and any
safety zone for the operations of the RPAS) shall be under the full control of the operator.
12.11 The take-off and landing areas should be properly segregated from public access.
12.12 Designated safe areas should be established by the RPA Operator for emergency
RPA holding and flight terminations.
12.13 No person shall act as a remote pilot for more than one unmanned aircraft
operation at a time.
12.14 If two or more persons are available as remote pilots for a flight, at any given
moment, there shall be only one person acting as a remote pilot-in-command.
12.15 RPA Operator shall be responsible for ensuring that the RPA is operated safely
and remains clear of all manned/unmanned air traffic, terrain and obstacles.
12.17 RPA shall not be flown in a manner to cause danger to any person or property.
12.18 RPA shall not discharge or drop substances unless specially cleared and
mentioned in UAOP.
12.19 RPA shall not transport any hazardous material such as explosives or animal or
human payload.
12.20 RPA operator/remote pilot shall be liable to ensure that privacy norms of
individuals are not compromised in any manner.
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12.22 Operation of RPA beyond the conditions specified in Para 12.7 and 12.21 may be
authorised by DGCA for Government Agencies. Such operations shall be approved by
DGCA on case-to-case basis.
12.23 Operation of Nano and Micro RPA inside covered premises beyond the conditions
specified in Para 12.7 and 12.21 may be carried out subject to permission from local
police authorities.
a) Confer on RPAS operator any right against the owner or resident of any land or
building or over which the operations are conducted, or prejudice in any way the
rights and remedies which a person may have in respect of any injury to persons
or damage to property caused directly or indirectly by the RPA.
b) Absolve the operator/remote pilot from compliance with any other regulatory
requirement, which may exist under the State or local law.
14. INSURANCE
14.1 All civil RPAS operators shall have insurance with the liability that they might incur
for any damage to third party resulting from the accident/incident.
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15.1 The UAOP issued by DGCA shall be cancelled or suspended at any time if in its
opinion, the performance of the remote pilot /maintenance of RPAS is no longer
acceptable.
15.2 Breach of compliance to any of the requirements shall attract penal action including
imposition of penalties as per applicable IPCs.
15.3 Breach, if any noticed by any Govt. authority shall be intimated to the concerned
state authority for taking necessary action including imposition of penalties under the
applicable statutory provisions.
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Annexure-I
Sl. Full Name of the Date of Address of Head Previous name Details of earlier
No. company and its registration Office, Regional of company, if approvals, if any
foreign collaborator, of company Offices & any (Ref. No. &
if any Registered Office date)
Sl. Full Name Present Date Parentage Present & Nationality Passport Contact
No. of Board of Position of Permanent No. and Address &
Directors held with Birth Address Date of Telephone
date (since Issue No.
when)
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Annexure-IA
1.
2.
3.
4.
c) Is the company owners, promoters or directors listed above, the subject of any
1. Detention/Case/FIR/Warrant Number :
2. Police Station/ District/ Agency :
3. Section of law :
4. Name & Place of the court :
e) The above mentioned details are in respect of both India and any other foreign
country.
Note: The above self-declaration is required to be filled and signed by the authorized
signatory of the company.
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Annexure-II
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
OPP. SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT,
NEW DELHI-110003, INDIA
1. Name of Applicant/Owner/Operator:
(In case of Company/ Corporation,
give names of owners/directors and their nationalities)
3. Nationality:
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UNDERTAKING
1. The RPA shall be used only for the purpose for which it is being imported/acquired and
meet the regulations contained in CAR Section 3, Series X, Part I.
2. It is confirmed that after obtaining UIN in India, the RPA shall be maintained, operated
in accordance with the regulation specified by DGCA from time to time and there is no
binding or limitation of any kind in this regard in the lease agreement for the acquisition
of the RPAS.
3. The RPA shall not be flown above 200 ft AGL without UAOP as prescribed in CAR
Section 3, Series X, Part I.
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Annexure-III
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
OPP. SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT,
NEW DELHI-110003, INDIA
38. Undertaking:
(a) I hereby declare that the above particulars are true in every respect and that nothing
has been concealed or withheld by me. I have studied the relevant regulations issued
by DGCA from time to time and shall abide by them.
(b) I shall not operate RPA above 200 ft AGL without UAOP as prescribed in the CAR
Section 3, Series X, Part I.
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Annexure-IV
Address of owner
E-mail ID &
Contact No. of Owner
Name of Operator
Address of Operator
E-mail id &
Contact No. of Operator
It is hereby certified that the above mentioned Remotely Piloted Aircraft System has been duly
entered in the Indian Civil Unmanned Aircraft database.
Signature
Date of
Issue
Name
Place of Designation with
Issue Seal
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Annexure-V
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
OPP. SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT,
NEW DELHI-110003, INDIA
12. Undertaking:
(a) I hereby declare that the above particulars are true in every respect and that nothing
has been concealed or withheld by me. I have studied the relevant regulations issued
by DGCA from time to time and shall abide by them.
(b) I shall keep RPA Flight Manual /Manufacturers Operating Manual (as applicable)
up to date at all times. I shall specify procedures to be followed by remote pilots and
other relevant persons to ensure safety of RPA operations and shall produce the
same as and when demanded by DGCA.
(c) I shall maintain RPAS as per maintenance system established by manufacturer and
details of the same shall be kept up to date at all times and shall produce relevant
records of maintenance as and when demanded by DGCA.
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Annexure-VI
Name of operator
Address of operator
E-mail &
Contact No. of operator
This certificate certifies that <operator name> is authorized to perform RPA operations as defined
in the attached operations specifications and in accordance with the regulations prescribed in CAR
Section 3, Series X, Part I dated ---------2017
Date of
Name
Expiry
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UIN Number
Type of operations
Operating limitations
1. Maximum Endurance
2. Maximum Ceiling
Date of Issue
Signatures
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Annexure-VII
1. UIN .
2. Category of RPA ......................
3. Date of Flight
4. Name of Remote Pilot .
5. Place & Time of Commencement of operation ...
6. Place & Time of Termination of operation....
7. Hours of Flight (00:00 hrs) .
8. Remote pilot observation (if any)......
9. Record of maintenance as prescribed by manufacturer ...
10. Compliance record of other instructions issued by manufacturer
Place: .
Date: . Signature of Remote Pilot
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Annexure-VIII
Note:
1. The above list of Identified Area for Operation of UAS excludes the restricted
areas notified by various Government agencies.
2. It is the responsibility of such Indian operators, as indicated in Para 12.24 of
this CAR, to ensure that UAS manufacturers to ensure that no manned or
unmanned aircraft is flying during the intended timeframe in the intended test
area.
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