India’s New Drone Rules 2021, are without a doubt changing the whole industry but are changing and are now recomposing a better way in drone racing that is different in many ways compared to before.

The new guidelines gave fans a variety of reasons to rejoice, especially drone racers. Racing drones, unlike hobbyist or industrial drones, fly just a few feet above the ground, but at speeds of 120kmph or more. Drones that are ready to fly can also be acquired through global distributors such as DJI and Parrot. Some people, though, choose to build their own drones.

High-level drone racers in India are often robotics and engineering college students who take joy in indulging in designing their own drones. The new coverage eases and even eliminates some of the roadblocks students faced in achieving their goals.

Drone racers are now purchasing components from local hobby shops. These stores, on the other hand, are connected with Chinese manufacturers for importing drones, motors, flight controllers, and first-person-view goggles to create a customized drone.

The new guidelines have placed imports under the eyes of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), while there are many expectations to reduce limitations and, potentially, import tariffs. Another one states that no kind of certifications will be required for nano and micro drone manufacturing, analysis, or import.

Speaking of the mannequin type of drone is defined by type certifications, they also define weight classifications for drones, such as nano and micro. Whereas, racing drones are classified as mannequin planes and nano drones and do not require certification or physical inspection.

The previous standards employed a time period known as "airworthiness," which in aviation terms refers to a plane's security standard, but this has now been removed.

Previously, aspiring drone racers, as well as schools and academic institutions interested in hosting drone racing events, would have to seek permission from local authorities to fly their drones for training.

The new regulations also eliminate the need for nano and micro-drone pilots to get type certification. The insurance coverage known as ‘No Permission, No Takeoff’ has also been phased out.

In addition, the new regulations include an aerospace map with green, yellow, and red zones for flying drones. The color-coded zones are determined by factors such as proximity to airports, ports, and other no-fly zones, as well as the maximum altitude at which a drone can fly. Microdrones will still need the authorization to fly in yellow and red zones, but racers may not have to approach local cops to get these approvals. Furthermore, the yellow zone, which was previously established at 45 km from an airport's perimeter, has been reduced to 12 km.