Ban on import of drones in India. ~Preet The Ministry of Commerce and Industry's Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) recently prohibited the import of foreign drones. The decision comes after the Union Budget 2022 suggested the Drone Shakti initiative to make it easier to apply for and use 'drones as services' in the country. The import of drone components, on the other hand, is not prohibited and will not necessitate any authorization. Drone imports for defence and security reasons will also be permitted, subject to DGFT permission.The initiative attempts to market Indian-made drones. The Ministry approved liberalised drone laws in 2021 with the goal of encouraging R&D and making India a drone hub. Several licences and approvals were repealed. The number of forms that must be completed was lowered from 25 to five, and the charge categories were cut from 72 to four. Drones are not permitted to operate in green zones, and no remote pilot licence is required for