--- title: "Drone no-fly zones in India: airports, official map and permits" description: "129 drone zones in India, 129 of them restricted: the largest airport zones, the official map and how to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone." canonical: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/india lang: en site: Drone Weather Forecast updated: 2026-09-17 alternates: - lang: hi url: https://droneweatherforecast.app/hi/no-fly-zones/india html: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/india markdown: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/india.md llms_txt: https://droneweatherforecast.app/llms.txt --- # Drone no-fly zones in India > 129 drone zones in India, 129 of them restricted: the largest airport zones, the official map and how to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone. *Last updated: 2026-09-17* 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)](https://www.dgca.gov.in/digigov-portal/jsp/dgca/InventoryList/headerblock/drones/RPAS.jsp) - **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](https://egazette.gov.in/WriteReadData/2021/229221.pdf) - **Official map:** [Digital Sky airspace map](https://digitalsky.aai.aero/) - 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. 1. Before every flight, check the zone and any temporary red zones on the Digital Sky airspace map; this is mandatory. [Official page](https://digitalsky.aai.aero/) 2. 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](https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1757850®=48&lang=2) 3. Red zone: flights are allowed only with Central Government permission. [Official page](https://egazette.gov.in/WriteReadData/2021/229221.pdf) 4. Flying a DJI drone? With the authorization in hand, request an unlock on [DJI FlySafe](https://fly-safe.dji.com/unlock/unlock-request). 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. → [Drone pre-flight checklist](https://droneweatherforecast.app/guides/drone-pre-flight-checklist) ## 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). [Drone no-fly zones by country](https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones) *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.* ## Check the weather and the no-fly zones in India Drone Weather Forecast shows no-fly zones on a map, plus the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model. Free on Android and iOS, no ads. - [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.droneweather.app) - [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/drone-weather-forecast/id6768126094)