Q. With reference to recently released airspace map for drone operation, consider the following statements:

1. Drone operation (up to 500 kg) in Green zone doesn’t require permission.
2. Drone operation in Yellow zone requires permission from air traffic control authority.
3. Drone operation in Red zone requires permission of the central government.

Which of the above given statements s/are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released an airspace map for drone operations on the Digital Sky platform. The green zone allows drone operations up to 400 feet without permission, except in designated red or yellow zones, and up to 200 feet within 8 to 12 km of operational airports. The yellow zone, requiring air traffic control permission, includes airspace above 400 feet in green zones and above 200 feet within 8 to 12 km of airports, as well as areas 5 to 8 km from airports. The red zone is a no-drone zone, where operations require central government permission.