India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has commenced the process of retroactively cancelling registration of certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including DJI drones, that were improperly registered under the Drone Rules, 2021.

A public notice dated 12 August 2025 identifies those misusing the Digital Sky platform to self-generate Unique Identification Numbers (UINs) with misleading declarations in Form D-2—specifically claiming drones were for “educational, research, design, testing or recreational” use when they were not, and registering foreign-manufactured drones imported without required DGFT authorization DigitalSky.Registrants under review will be provided an opportunity to respond within one month, by submitting documentation such as purchase invoices, import permissions, weighing certificates, and manufacturer details to drone.dgca@gov.in DigitalSky. Failure to respond may result in outright cancellation. Operating a drone with a suspended or cancelled registration is strictly prohibited and may lead to legal consequences under the Drone Rules, 2021 and the Aircraft Act, 1934