Pilot license · India

Do you need a pilot license to fly in India?

Pilot license

Yes, required

Richiesto per droni ≥250 g, ma il DGCA non riconosce piloti/licenze straniere: serve autorizzazione esplicita di più ministeri, un processo lungo e raramente usato per il turismo.

Verify officially before flying

Source: DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation

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Last checked: 2026-08

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Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.