This document summarizes the evolution and applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It discusses how UAVs have progressed from basic remote control to more advanced designs with automated piloting and safety modes. Major current applications include aerial photography, real estate, farming, disaster management, and military/surveillance uses. The document also outlines India's ban on civilian UAVs that was lifted in 2018, including the new categorization and operating requirements for drones. It concludes that UAVs have significant future prospects across industries such as agriculture, emergency services, and infrastructure.

1. UAVs: The Next
Catalyst

2. Introduction:
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or Unmanned Aircraft Systems are:
● Aerial Vehicles
● Controlled either by remote or control systems from the
ground
● Mostly find use in military services, but are now days finding
use in various civilian operations
● The last few years have been significant in terms of drone
adoption, usage expansion across industries.

3. Evolution
Basic Remote
Control
Static Design,
Camera, Manual
Piloting
2-Axis Gimbal, Basic
Safety, Assisted Piloting
Transformative
Design, 3-axis
gimbals, Autopilot
Commercial
suitability, Airspace
Awareness
Complete commercial
Suitability, Intelligent
Piloting, Auto Action,
Automated Safety
Modes
Generations: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
360° gimbals,
Intelligent
Piloting Modes

4. ● Aerial Photography
● Real Estate
● Farming
● Disaster Management
● Military
● Broadcasting
Major Applications in
Global Market

5. ● Military
● Surveillance
● Broadcasting
● Aerial Photography
Major Applications in
India

6. Ban in India
On October 7 2014, DGCA issued a stern public notice citing “security
threats” as the reason for ban. Except for Government Agencies no
one could use a drone.

7. Change in Policy
On August 27, 2018, DGCA
announced policy to legalise UAVs
from December 1, 2018.
Also constituted a drone task force
which will provide further
recommendations
Categorisation of
Drones
Unique Identification
Remote Pilots and
Training

8. Categories of Drones
Name Weight
Nano
≤250 grams
Micro >250 grams and
≤2 kilograms
Small >2 Kilograms
and 25
Kilograms
Medium >25 Kilograms
and ≤ 150
Kilograms
Large >150 Kilograms

9. Operating
Requirements
● Permission via Digital Sky
Platform
● Fly during daylight only
● Distinct zones with different
access
● Maintain full visual line of sight
● Take-off and Landing area must
be segregated from public area

10. ● Agriculture
● Emergency Services
● Environmental monitoring and
conservation
● Infrastructure
● Transport
● Telecommunication
● Security
● And many more
Future Prospects

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