Is flying a drone legal in India? Can I purchase and bring a drone from foreign destination? 

Guys, everyone is asking questions to this guy as though he's an expert!....he just got lucky because customs turned a blind eye to him bringing this drone in from Singapore!....the law in India states "NO" imported drones are allowed into India from a foreign country!...I travel to India from the UK 3-4 times a year and have asked the customs officers every time if I can bring a drone into the country and every time the answer is a resounding "NO"!...don't risk it!...you won't even get the drone back!

Thanks dada for sharing this info

You shouldn’t rely on the DJI app. It is sometimes not up to date with local air space. There might be a temporary air space restriction in that area which the dji app will not tell you. The only way to check is via the correct government websites

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I am buying a drone as well as a go pro from Thailand to india for my personal use I can throw all boxes in Thailand itself Then will i have to pay any custom charges because i buyed drone from Thailand. And after buying drone i will take vat refund from airport so when i get vat refund do custom officers get to know i have buyed something?

Sir can i bring unboxed dji air 3 micro class 720gm drone in India and will there be any customs issue? And will my drone be considered as imported or my personal items

hello brother. thank you for the much-needed information. I have purchased a Dji mini 4 pro with fly more plus combo. So, If I am to visit India from my country without any hassle, I am supposed to ; 1. pack everything (e.g. drone, propellers etc.) inside Dji provided drone bag except the Rc 2 remote and batteries onto my booking luggage. 2. pack the drone batteries and the remote inside my CARRYING BACKPACK. right?? Since I won't have the drone itself on my while going through immigration, if they ask about the RC 2 remote, what should I say? I checked with the Indigo Airlines website for allowed items in booking luggage and cabin bags. It says I can carry the drone inside booking luggage without any batteries.

Hi I bought a dji mini 4 pro in usa coming to india in 5 days. The drone is a catgorised as a nano drone if used with normal battery it is 249 grams but the battery i have is the extended plus battery 45 mints which bump the weight to 305 grams at take off instead of using the regular ones. I am scared to bring it thinking they will confiscate it in customs because its heavier i heard if i put drone in chekin baggage with batteries removed and put in hand carry with remote in carryon i wont have issue . Is this correct ?. Also since this is 305 grams with the extended battery would i have to get the the remote pilot license or is it not applicable because yhe drone itself is categorised as a nano drone. Please help . I am really confused all websites online are not providing coear information . I am really frustrated dont want to lose my drone at airport and also not be able to fly in india after all these hassle. Please give your opinion and any links that help Thankyou

sir i am very socked, how this product come through the airport , because drone import is not legal in india as govt rules..? can you explain...?

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Hello Sir, how did you carry the box also ??

How to get UIN number for self made drone !

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tou recently boughted Boss ?

Still waiting for your reply sir

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Bhai aap ne to box bhi laya hai

If you are using the nano drone for commercial purpose (eg making money from marriage ceremony) then you require a RPC