The record
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- Malappuram District Collector Vinay Goyal has issued new guidelines requiring anyone operating a drone weighing more than 250 grams in the district to register it on the Digital Sky portal, the Union government's official platform for drone regulation.
- The directive comes in line with existing policy from the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Kerala state government, though prior local enforcement appears to have been limited.
- The move tightens oversight in a district where drone usage — both recreational and commercial — has been growing.
- Operators who have not yet registered risk penalties.
- The district administration is expected to coordinate with local law enforcement and aviation authorities to ensure compliance.
- It is not yet clear how many drones are currently in use unregistered in Malappuram.
What to watch next
- Watch for enforcement drives and penalty notices in Malappuram.
- Operators must complete Digital Sky registration immediately.
- Check whether Kerala extends similar directives to other districts.
Why it matters2
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- Drone operators / hobbyists in Malappuram registration mandate· immediate
- District Administration enforcement obligation· weeks
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