Drones flying banned: Mumbai Police has banned flying drones till June 3 for security reasons

Jyoti — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:28:27 +0000

Mumbai Police has imposed a strict ban on the use of drones and other remote-controlled flying devices across the city till June 3 (Tuesday) keeping in mind safety measures. The Greater Mumbai Police Commissioner has ordered the ban.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has declared Mumbai as a ‘red zone’ for drone operations, under which flying unauthorised drones is considered a serious violation. Despite the directive, a 23-year-old man was caught flying a drone in Mumbai’s Powai area on Sunday (May 11). Following the incident, the man was booked under relevant sections.

The following devices will be banned

Drones
Remote-controlled microlight aircraft
Paraglider
Paramotor
Hand Glider
Hot Air Balloon
Aerial Device

A case has been registered against a person for flying a drone in Mumbai

Mumbai Police DCP (Operations) Akbar Pathan confirmed the incident and reiterated the importance of people’s cooperation. The temporary ban has been imposed to ensure public safety amid national security concerns following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, were killed.

Operation Sindoor

In response, the Indian armed forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on the morning of May 7 (Wednesday), targeting nine terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In retaliation, Pakistan launched a massive attack using unmanned aerial systems, drones and combat vehicles. However, India’s air defence systems effectively neutralised all Pakistani aerial systems, drones and combat vehicles, Air Marshal AK Bharti said during a press briefing on Sunday.

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Mumbai Airport: Mumbai Police has banned paragliding in the free flight zone around the airport for so many days

Pravesh Maurya — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:07:26 +0000

Mumbai Airport: In order to ensure the safe operation of flights from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, the police has taken a major decision on Wednesday. The order has been issued.

Para-gliding will be banned in the Free Flight Zone near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai for two months. Apart from this, there will also be a ban on balloons and light-emitting objects. Mumbai Police has imposed this ban. The police officer told on Wednesday that this order will be applicable from June 23 to August 21. Behind this decision of the Mumbai Police, it is being said that there is a possible danger to the planes, so this order has been issued for security reasons.

The Mumbai Police official told that under this order, it will not be allowed to shoot very high fireworks, kites and laser beams. This order has been issued by the DCP (Operation) of Mumbai Police. The order said that it has been reported that there is movement of aircraft in the free flight zone around the airport, Juhu Aerodrome and Naval Air Station INS Shikra due to para-gliding, flying of balloons, overhead fireworks, light emitting objects and kite flying. Safe operation may be at risk. In view of the order being issued from Friday, preparations are being made by the Mumbai Police and people are being informed about it.

In this appeal of Mumbai Police to the common citizens,

it has been said in the report that the landing, take-off and safe flight of the aircraft should not be affected due to these items. Therefore, there was an urgent need for such action. On the basis of the report, prohibitory orders have been imposed immediately for 60 days. Citing the order, the police officer said that if any person sees something that any such activity is being done for the purpose of obstructing the flight, then immediately inform the nearest police station.