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Time of India
26-04-2025
- Time of India
Noida airport a ‘red zone', no drones or UAVs around it
Noida: Noida International Airport in Jewar has been declared a 'red zone', which means flying drones or any unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) above it or in its vicinity is prohibited. This follows instructions from the civil aviation ministry. Noida airport is expected to start phase 1 of operations this May. Additional DCP Manish Kumar Mishra said, "The airport was declared a 'red zone' on Oct 8, 2022, according to the instructions of the ministry of civil aviation, directorate general of civil aviation and security agencies. There is a complete ban on flying drones or any type of UAVs above and in the vicinity of the airport. This ban has been implemented keeping in mind the security of the airport and monitoring of the airspace." You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida Mishra further said, "Flying a drone without permission in this area is a punishable offence under the Airports Authority of India Act, 1934, and the rules for UAV operation. Legal action will be taken against any person, institution, or group found violating this instruction. All citizens are requested to follow this rule and cooperate with the security system of the airport."
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Time of India
Flying drones, UAV around Jewar airport punishable offence: Police
Gautam Budh Nagar Police have prohibited the operation of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles near Noida International Airport in Jewar, citing security concerns and airspace monitoring. Declared a Red Zone on October 8, 2024, by aviation authorities, unauthorized drone flights will face legal consequences under the Airports Authority of India Act, 1934, and UAV operation rules. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Gautam Budh Nagar Police on Saturday issued an advisory stating that flying drones and unmanned aerial vehicles around the Noida International Airport in Jewar was a punishable offence. The ban was implemented keeping in mind the airport's security and monitoring of the airspace, it Kumar Mishra, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Jewar Airport , said, "There is a complete ban on flying drones or any type of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ( UAV ) above and in the vicinity of Noida International Airport. This ban has been implemented keeping in mind the security of the airport and monitoring of the airspace."As per instructions of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and security agencies, the Noida International Airport was declared a Red Zone (no drone fly zone) on October 8, 2024, he said."Flying a drone without permission in this area is a punishable offence under the Airports Authority of India Act, 1934 and the rules for UAV operation," Mishra said."Legal action will be taken against any person, institution or group found violating this instruction. All citizens are requested to follow this rule and cooperate with the security system of the airport," he added.
