A total of 16,000 Remote Pilot Certificates (RPCs) have been issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisations (RPTOs) for operating drones in India. About 48 drone companies have produced DGCA type-certified Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) models and 70 models receiving type certification from the regulator, as stated by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

As many as 16,000 Remote Pilot Certificates (RPCs) have been issued for operating drones in the country, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol told the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The certificates have been issued by the DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisations (RPTOs).

In a written reply, Mohol also said that 48 drone companies are producing DGCA type-certified Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) models in the country and 70 models have been type certified by the regulator.

"The drone industry is witnessing growth in India. Till date, 16,000 Remote Pilot Certificates (RPC) have been issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-approved RPTOs," he said.

There are 116-DGCA-approved RPTOs.

(With Inputs From Agencies)