Mateusz Kaczmarek

Russia classifies all drones as aircraft under civil aviation law, requiring registration with Rosaviatsia for drones over 150 grams. By the end of 2024, more than 116,000 civilian drones were registered, with most owned by individuals. Commercial pilots must hold a UAV operator certificate. Major restrictions include a blanket ban in Moscow since May 2023 and mandatory liability insurance for drones over 150 grams.

India’s Drone Rules, 2021 expanded regulation to all civilian drones up to 500 kg, introduced five weight categories, and mandated use of the Digital Sky portal for registration and permissions. Nano drones under 250 g are exempt from registration. The 2022 amendment replaced the Remote Pilot License with a 10-year certificate from authorized RPTOs. Imports of foreign-made drones were banned in 2022, except for R&D, defense, and government use.

Brazil requires drones to keep 30 meters from uninvolved people and limits pilots to one drone at a time. Drones under 250 grams need no license or registration; heavier drones require insurance and, above 25 kg, full registration and a tail number. All RPA pilots must be at least 18. ANAC began public consultation in June 2025 for new RBAC No. 100 rules, including revised categories and registration.