Categorization and Classification of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in India as per DGCA drone rules

Categorization of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Indian Drone Regulations

Categorisation of unmanned aircraft system. The unmanned aircraft system shall be categorized into the following three categories, namely:––

(a)    aeroplane;

(b)    rotorcraft; and 

(c)    hybrid unmanned aircraft system.

(2) The aeroplane, rotorcraft and hybrid unmanned aircraft system shall be further sub-categorised as follows:–– 

(a)    remotely piloted aircraft system;

(b)    model remotely piloted aircraft system; and (c) autonomous unmanned aircraft system.

Classification of unmanned aircraft systems.— The unmanned aircraft system shall, based on the maximum all-up weight including payload, be classified as follows:––– 

(a)    Nano unmanned aircraft system:  weighing less than or equal to 250 grams;

(b)    Micro unmanned aircraft system: weighing more than 250 grams, but less than or equal to 2 kilograms;

(c)    Small unmanned aircraft system: weighing more than 2 kilograms, but less than or equal to 25 kilograms;

(d)    Medium unmanned aircraft system: weighing more than 25 kilograms, but less than or equal to 150 kilograms; and

Large unmanned aircraft system: weighing more than 150 kilograms.