Drone flight in India is governed by three statutes: Drone Rules 2021 (operations, registration, insurance), Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 (parent aviation law and penalties), and the pending Civil Drone Bill 2025. Operators register on eGCA for a ₹100 UIN, hold a Remote Pilot Certificate for commercial flight, and receive per-flight permission via DigitalSky under NPNT.