RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING
42. Unmanned
aircraft system operations for research, development and testing. – The
following persons shall not require a type certificate, unique identification
number, prior permission and remote pilot licence for operating unmanned
aircraft systems for research, development and testing purposes, namely:––
(a) any
research and development entity under the administrative control of, or
recognised by, the Central Government or State Government or Union Territory
Administration;
(b)any
educational institution under the administrative control of, or recognised by,
the Central
Government or State Government or Union Territory
Administration;
(c) any
Startup recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal
Trade;
(d) any
authorised testing entity; and
(e) any
unmanned aircraft system manufacturer having a Goods and Service Tax
Identification Number:
Provided that such unmanned
aircraft system operations takes place within a green zone and within the
premises of the person where such research, development and testing is being
carried out or within an open area in a green zone under such person’s
control.