What is in news :  Ministry of Civil Aviation released an “interactive digital airspace map” for flying drones, that demarcates areas into different zones for flying drones across India.

Details :

• Zones for flying drones also include yellow and red zones.
• The release of the map is in line with the revamped drone rules which are based on premises of self-certification and non-intrusive monitoring of the activities.
• Airspace map may be modified from time to time by authorised entities.
• Zones of flying drone
  • To fly the drone and for drone operations, interactive digital airspace map divides the zones into three categories namely, green, yellow and red.
  • Green zone is the airspace up to 400 feet. This zone has not been designated as red or yellow zone.
  • Yellow zone is the airspace above 400 feet in the designated green zone.
  • Red zone is the area within which drones can be operated with the permission of central government.