Malappuram Enforces Strict Registration Mandate for Drones Over 250 Grams
Collector Vinay Goyal has issued new directives requiring all drones exceeding 250 grams to be registered with the Digital Sky portal. The measure targets enhanced security through mandatory unique identification numbers and ownership tracking.
Key takeaways
- Drones weighing more than 250 grams must be registered on the Digital Sky portal to receive a Unique Identification Number.
- Malappuram District Collector Vinay Goyal warned that possession or use of unregistered drones will result in penal action.
- Owners are legally required to update the Digital Sky portal with new owner details whenever a drone is sold or transferred.
- Police and tahsildars have been directed to strictly enforce flight bans in restricted areas and verify registration status.
New Regulatory Framework for Unmanned Aircraft
Malappuram District Collector Vinay Goyal has formalized new protocols governing the possession and operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). These directives align local enforcement with existing mandates from the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Kerala state government. The primary focus of the order is to ensure every drone exceeding the 250-gram weight threshold is accounted for in a centralized digital database.
Mandatory Registration and Ownership Tracking
Operators must now secure a Unique Identification Number (UIN) by registering their equipment through the Digital Sky portal. This requirement extends beyond initial acquisition; the administration requires immediate updates to the portal regarding the identity of new owners whenever a drone is sold or transferred. Key restrictions established under this order include:
- Prohibition of drone flights within designated restricted zones without explicit prior authorization.
- A total ban on the possession or deployment of any unregistered drone exceeding the specified weight limit.
- Mandatory reporting of all secondary market transactions to maintain a transparent chain of custody.
Enforcement and Security Measures
To ensure compliance, Collector Goyal has tasked the police force, tahsildars, and various district-level department heads with rigorous monitoring. The administration emphasized that operating an unregistered system or violating restricted airspace will result in penal action under current legal frameworks. These steps are framed as essential security measures to monitor the growing number of private and commercial drones within the district's jurisdiction.
Source: The Hindu — National
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