The Aircraft Act 1034(XXII of 1934) defines the term AIRCRAFT in sub clause(1) of its Section -2 as under-
'' AIRCRAFT means any machine which can derive support in the atmosphere from reactions of the air( other than the reactions of the air against earth's surface) and includes ballons, whether fixed or free, airships,kites, gliders and flying machines.''
Section- 11 of this Act provides for penalty (up two two years imprisonment or fine upto Rs ten lacs or both) for unregulated flying of an object which may pose threat/ danger to the safety of life or property.
Thus prima facie the operation of an UAV without following the provisions of the Aircraft Act and the Rules framed thereunder, is an offence. No regulations have been made by the Central Govt so far. Therefore, this is an area where the government should act fast to put in place rules/regulations to regulate the subject in most unambiguous terms.
'' AIRCRAFT means any machine which can derive support in the atmosphere from reactions of the air( other than the reactions of the air against earth's surface) and includes ballons, whether fixed or free, airships,kites, gliders and flying machines.''
Section- 11 of this Act provides for penalty (up two two years imprisonment or fine upto Rs ten lacs or both) for unregulated flying of an object which may pose threat/ danger to the safety of life or property.
Thus prima facie the operation of an UAV without following the provisions of the Aircraft Act and the Rules framed thereunder, is an offence. No regulations have been made by the Central Govt so far. Therefore, this is an area where the government should act fast to put in place rules/regulations to regulate the subject in most unambiguous terms.
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