The Drone Weather Forecast zone map has 955 drone zones in India, from DJI FlySafe. 652 of them close the airspace from the ground up. Below are the zone types, the largest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 🟧 Authorization required | 652 | You may fly only with an authorization from the aviation authority or the airspace manager, for example around airports and in controlled airspace. |
| 🟨 Warning | 303 | Not closed, but fly with care and follow the local rules: heliports, small airfields, military training areas, stadiums, nature reserves. |
Largest restricted zones
| Zone | Strictest part |
|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi International Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Jammu Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Chennai International Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Vishakhapatnam Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Jamnagar Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Biju Patnaik Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Bidar Air Force Station | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Kanpur Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Raja Bhoj International Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Agra Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Allahabad Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Pune Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
| Mangalore International Airport | 🟧 Authorization required |
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 their real shapes and height limits, 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. The app's map has 652 zones in India where you cannot fly from the ground up without an authorization; 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.
Where does this zone data come from?
From DJI FlySafe's GEO zones: no official zone dataset in India can be used in the app yet. DJI's GEO zones are a safety layer built into DJI drones, not the official airspace: 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, as shipped in the Drone Weather Forecast app on October 14, 2026. A safety guide, not the official airspace: the aviation authority publishes the binding zones and temporary restrictions.