DGFT Bans Import of Drones in India

In the recent notification released by DGFT, the Import of Drones in India in a Completely-Built-Up (CBU), Semi-knocked-down (SKD), or Completely-Knocked-down (CKD) form is Prohibited.

However certain exemptions have been listed in the notification as listed below,

• Import of drones for R&D purposes in CBU, SKD, and CKD form.
• Import of drones by GOI for defense and security in CBU, SKD, and CKD form.