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How to fly, rules and registration, buying advice, repairs and made in India drones - from the team that builds and repairs drones in New Delhi.
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How to register a drone in India and get a UIN
How to register a drone in India on the Digital Sky platform and get a UIN: which drones need it, documents, steps, nano drone exemptions and common mistakes.
22 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Drone rules
Drone no-fly zones in India: green, yellow and red explained
Where can you fly a drone in India? Green, yellow and red zones explained: the 400 ft limit, the 8-12 km airport band, permissions and how to check the airspace map.
22 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Beginner guide
How to fly a drone: a beginner's guide
How to fly a drone for the first time: pre-flight checks, controls, first hover, landing, safety and the mistakes beginners make. Practical tips from drone technicians.
22 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Buying guide
How to choose the best drone for beginners in India
How to choose your first drone in India: weight category and rules, camera vs FPV, GPS, flight time, budget, spares and repair. A buyer's checklist from technicians.
22 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Drone basics
How long can a drone fly? Flight time explained
How long can a drone fly on one battery? Typical flight times for toy, camera, FPV and enterprise drones, what reduces flight time, and how to fly longer safely.
22 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Drone basics
How far can a drone fly? Range explained
How far can a drone fly from the controller? Range by drone type, what limits signal, the visual line of sight rule in India and how to avoid losing your drone.
22 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
FPV basics
What is an FPV drone? A beginner's guide
What is an FPV drone and how is it different from a camera drone? Goggles, acro mode, types (freestyle, cinewhoop, long range), cost factors and how to start in India.
22 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Drone basics
How does a drone work? Parts and flight, explained simply
How does a drone fly? The parts of a drone (frame, motors, ESCs, flight controller, GPS, IMU, battery, camera) and how they work together, explained simply.
22 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Applications
Uses of drones in India: 12 real applications
How drones are used in India: agriculture spraying, mapping and survey, inspection, police and public safety, search and rescue, events, filmmaking, delivery and education.
22 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Careers
How to become a drone pilot in India
How to become a drone pilot in India: remote pilot certificate, training at a DGCA-authorised school, skills, job areas (agriculture, survey, media) and how to start.
22 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Safety
Can you fly a drone in rain or wind?
Can drones fly in rain, wind, fog or heat? Monsoon and summer flying tips for India, warning signs, and what to do if your drone gets wet.
22 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Creators
Drone photography tips for beginners
Drone photography and video tips: golden hour, composition from above, camera settings, smooth movements, ND filters and legal, respectful flying in India.
22 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Buyer's guide
Drone battery price in India: what you are paying for
Why drone batteries cost what they do in India: chemistry, capacity, smart-battery electronics and brand. When to replace a battery, and how to make it last.
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Comparison
Indian made vs imported drones: an honest comparison
Indian made vs imported drones for Indian buyers: import rules since 2022, government procurement, service, spares, data and price. An honest comparison.
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Industry guide
Drone companies in India: who makes Indian made drones
Indian drone companies and made in India drone makers by category: enterprise, agriculture, survey, defence and consumer. How to choose an Indian drone company.
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Buyer's guide
Thermal drone price in India: what drives the cost
What does a thermal drone cost in India? Sensor resolution, zoom, endurance, imports vs made in India, and the hidden costs. Plus how to get a Saksham quote.
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Buyer's guide
Survey drone price in India: buy or hire?
Survey and mapping drone prices in India explained: RTK vs non-RTK, multirotor vs VTOL, software and GCPs, and drone survey cost per acre vs buying.
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Buyer's guide
FPV drone price in India: what a full setup costs
FPV drone prices in India by type: tiny whoop, 5 inch freestyle, cinewhoop and long range, plus radio, goggles and batteries. Ready-built vs custom builds.
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Drone law guide
Drone rules in India, explained simply
India's Drone Rules 2021 in plain English: weight categories, UIN registration, green, yellow and red zones, pilot certificate, insurance and penalties.
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Drone pilot guide
How to become a certified drone pilot in India
How to get a drone pilot licence in India: who needs a Remote Pilot Certificate, eligibility, DGCA-authorised RPTO training and the application process.
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Buying guide
Drone price in India: what to expect and why
Indicative drone prices in India for toy, camera, FPV, agriculture and enterprise survey drones, what drives the cost, GST and hidden running costs.
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Drone basics
Types of drones and what each one is good at
The main types of drones explained: multirotor, fixed-wing, VTOL tail-sitter, hybrid and flapping-wing ornithopters, plus which type suits which job.
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Indian drone industry
Made in India drones: the policy and the buyer's checklist
Why Indian made drones matter: the 2022 drone import ban and its exemptions, the PLI scheme for drones, and what to check before you buy an Indian drone.
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Kisan drone guide
Agriculture drones in India: uses, subsidies and rules
Kisan drones in India: uses, SMAM and Namo Drone Didi subsidies, spraying SOPs and rules, and how to maintain an agriculture drone through the season.
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Enterprise buying guide
How to choose an enterprise drone in India
How to choose an enterprise drone in India: endurance, range, RTK, thermal, zoom and rangefinder payloads, data security, service support and training.
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Survey and mapping guide
Drone mapping and survey: a practical guide
Drone mapping explained: photogrammetry, RTK vs PPK, ground sample distance, ground control points, deliverables and how to get accurate survey results.
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Maintenance guide
Drone maintenance checklist
A practical drone maintenance checklist for India: pre-flight, post-flight, monthly and storage checks for camera, FPV, agriculture and enterprise drones.
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Battery care guide
Drone battery care for Indian conditions
How to care for drone LiPo and Li-ion batteries in India: storage voltage, safe charging, Indian summer heat, swelling warning signs and travel rules.
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