Noida, 26 April (HS): Gautam Budh Nagar Police has issued a stringent advice barring the usage

of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) near Noida International Airport

in Jewar. This bold measure, announced on Saturday, seeks to strengthen airport

security and ensure rigorous airspace surveillance. Manish Kumar Mishra,

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police for Jewar Airport, announced

unequivocally that a full ban on drones and any UAVs near Noida International

Airport is now in force. The prohibition is consistent with directives from the

Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, and

other security organizations. It is

worth mentioning that Noida International Airport has been classified as a Red

Zone, which means it will be a no-drone fly zone beginning October 8,

2024. Mishra highlighted that offenders

will face legal consequences under the Airports Authority of India Act, 1934,

and associated UAV operation regulations. The public is asked to follow the

regulations for airspace safety.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi