DJI's GEO zone database lists 129 drone zones in India, 129 of them restricted, mostly around airports and military bases. Below are the zone types, the largest restricted zones, the rules at a glance and the official links to request permission when you need to fly inside a zone.
Zone types
| Zone | Count | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 🟥 Restricted | 129 | DJI drones cannot take off or fly inside. Most are airports and military bases; flying there needs an authorization and a DJI unlock. |
Largest restricted zones
| Zone | Radius |
|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi International Airport | 3.3 km |
| Rajiv Gandhi International, Shamshabad Airport | 2.9 km |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport | 2.6 km |
| Sheikh ul Alam Airport | 2.5 km |
| Jaipur International Airport | 2.5 km |
| Bagan Airport | 2.4 km |
| Bidar Air Force Station | 2.4 km |
| Cochin International Airport | 2.3 km |
| Bengaluru International Airport | 2.3 km |
| Chennai International Airport | 2.2 km |
| HAL Bangalore International Airport | 2.1 km |
| Jammu Airport | 2.1 km |
| Gorakhpur Airport | 2.1 km |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport | 2.1 km |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | 2.1 km |
Radius of the circle in DJI's database. The official zone can have another shape and reach further, for example along the runway approach.
Drone rules in India at a glance
- Aviation authority: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
- Maximum height: 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more. Only 60 m between 8 and 12 km from an operational airport's perimeter.
- Registration: Drones must be registered and get a Unique Identification Number (UIN) under the Drone Rules, 2021; a remote pilot certificate is needed except for nano drones (up to 250 g) and non-commercial micro drones (up to 2 kg). Official page
- Official map: Digital Sky airspace map
- States, union territories and law enforcement can declare temporary red zones for up to 96 hours, shown on Digital Sky.
How to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone
Steps and links from official sources, checked in September 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official website (DGCA) before you fly.
- Before every flight, check the zone and any temporary red zones on the Digital Sky airspace map; this is mandatory. Official page
- Green zone: no permission is needed. Yellow zone (for example 5–8 km from an operational airport's perimeter): get prior permission from the air traffic control authority for the area (AAI, IAF, Navy, HAL…). Official page
- Red zone: flights are allowed only with Central Government permission. Official page
- Flying a DJI drone? With the authorization in hand, request an unlock on DJI FlySafe. DJI's unlock does not replace the authority's permission.
Check zones and weather before you fly
The Drone Weather Forecast app shows these zones on a map with DJI's colours, next to the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model.
Frequently asked questions
Where can't you fly a drone in India?
Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 129 restricted zones in India; the official map is Digital Sky airspace map. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.
Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in India?
Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The official steps and links are on this page.
How high can you fly a drone in India?
Up to 120 m (400 ft) above the ground under the general rules, unless an authorization allows more. Near airports the limit can be lower, or zero. Only 60 m between 8 and 12 km from an operational airport's perimeter.
Is the DJI no-fly zone map official?
No. DJI's GEO zones are a safety layer built into DJI drones. The binding zones and rules are the ones published by the aviation authority, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (official map: Digital Sky airspace map).
Zone counts and names: DJI FlySafe GEO database, snapshot of February 3, 2026. It is a safety guide, not the official airspace: the aviation authority publishes the binding zones and temporary restrictions.