DRONE PROMOTION

  1. Drone promotion.—

    1. The Central Government may promote the adoption and use of drones through the creation of a Drone Promotion Council.

    2. The drone promotion council shall facilitate –

(a) development of a business-friendly regulatory regime, including automated permissions;

(b) establishment of incubators and other facilities for the development of drone technologies;

(c) involvement of industry experts and academic institutions in policy advice; and

(d) organising of competitive events involving drones and counter-drone technologies.

    1. The Central Government may evaluate these rules on the basis of economic impact which shall be documented in a six-monthly report that will list the achievements of the Indian drone sector and the measures taken to further the ease of doing business in the sector.