RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING

42. Unmanned aircraft system operations for research, development and testing. – The following persons shall not require a type certificate, unique identification number, prior permission and remote pilot licence for operating unmanned aircraft systems for research, development and testing purposes, namely:–– 

(a) any research and development entity under the administrative control of, or recognised by, the Central Government or State Government or Union Territory Administration; 

(b) any educational institution under the administrative control of, or recognised by, the Central Government or State Government or Union Territory Administration; 

(c) any Startup recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade; 

(d) any authorised testing entity; and 

(e) any unmanned aircraft system manufacturer having a Goods and Service Tax Identification Number:

 Provided that such unmanned aircraft system operations takes place within a green zone and within the premises of the person where such research, development and testing is being carried out or within an open area in a green zone under such person’s control.