Government Portals & Licensing Platforms These are your go-to for certifications, approvals, and compliance: DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)

India’s main regulatory body for drones. Regularly publishes updated drone regulations and the list of approved RPTOs (Remote Pilot Training Organizations).

👉 www.dgca.gov.in

DigitalSky Platform

Central hub for drone registration, pilot certification, airspace maps, and flight permissions.

👉 digitalsky.dgca.gov.in

Drone Rules 2021

Simplified framework with less paperwork and a clear focus on self-certification and trust-based compliance. Download from DGCA or Press Information Bureau.

Skill Boosters for Instructors For instructors looking to go beyond basic pilot training: Python for Drone Control – Learn automation with DroneKit or PX4 SDK

GIS and Remote Sensing – Crucial for mapping/survey drones

Drone Cinematography – Emerging skill for media/film jobs

Airspace Awareness & Navigation Tools For advanced training, safe drone operations, and BVLOS preparation: FlightRadar24

Track real-time manned aircraft movement to avoid conflicts during operations. Essential for airspace education.

👉 www.flightradar24.com

SkyVector

Access aviation charts (VFR, IFR), NOTAMs, and weather overlays. Excellent for classroom airspace and navigation lessons.

👉 www.skyvector.com

Drone Zones (via DigitalSky)

Official Indian airspace maps marking green, yellow, and red zones for RPAS operations.

👉 digitalsky.dgca.gov.in/zones-map