Coverage of drones under Drone Rules 2021 increased from 300 kg to 500 kg to include heavy payload-carrying drones & drone taxis. No security clearance required before any registration or licence issuance. Fees for permissions reduced to nominal levels

Approvals abolished: unique authorisation number, unique prototype identification number, certificate of conformance, certificate of maintenance, operator permits, authorisation of R&D organisation, remote pilot instructor authorisation…, as per Drone Rules 2021

New Drone Policy announced. Under Drone Rules 2021, no security clearance is required before registration or licence issuance. Fees for permissions reduced to nominal levels.
Maximum penalty reduced to Rs 1 lakh, not applicable to penalties in respect of violation of other laws.