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DGCA has updated Drone rules on Aug 15, 2020 on their Digital Sky Platform. If you have been planning to buy a new Drone like DJI Mavic Mini or Mavic Air, i would suggest you read the updated DO's and Don't's as chances are you would probably be breaking some rules if you take it up the sky. There are different categories of Drones or RPAs available. Of these, products like DJI Mavic Mini comes under the Nano category. All drones weighing under 250g come under the Nano. The advantage of using this type of Drone is that you don't need any licence to fly it nor you need prior permission. However, according to the official DGCA website, all drones under Nano category have a 50ft ( 15meters ) allowed height limit.  "Nano RPA (less than 250 gm) is exempted from obtaining UIN and UAOP. Please ensure not to fly it beyond 50 ft (15m) AGL. Also, ensure you are not flying in controlled airspace and no other manned or unmanned aircraft is flying nearby. If operations to be d...