Import and usage of drone in India has always been a HOT Topic of discussion. With the rules evolving, it has been a challenge to decide upom what is the right way to do it and what one should avoid. Sharing my experience as a Photographer and drone owner who has been watching this sapce for around 4 years.
Drone import by an individual is banned as of today, previously it was allowed.
Nano category drones(under 250gm) is allowed for use by civialians for recreational purposes.S
Sharing relevant links: https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=Govt-bans-import-of-foreign-drones-with-certain-exceptions-to-promote-domestic-manufacturing&id=435217
Draft_Drones_Rules_14_Jul_2021.pdf (civilaviation.gov.in)
View PDF (dgca.gov.in) Drone rules 2022 amendment
View PDF (dgca.gov.in)Drone rules 2021
While a lot of people have brought the drones from foreign nation, if caught on Customs, it will be confiscated. Youc an try your luck, but it is ILLEGAL.
Cheers to those making memory already with UAVs in their hands