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India has established itself as a significant manufacturing and innovation hub for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), catering to civil, commercial, industrial, agricultural, surveillance, mapping and logistics applications. With increasing global demand Indian manufacturers and exporters are actively exploring international markets. However, the export of drones from India is not a free export. It is governed by a strict regulatory framework under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), SCOMET regulations and national security considerations administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in coordination with other security and technical agencies. Failure to comply with SCOMET or GAED requirements can result in export prohibition, seizure of goods, penalties, suspension of IEC and prosecution under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act. Therefore, a clear understanding of export controls classification licensing requirements and post-export obligations is essential for any exporter dealing in drones UAVs or related technologies. This note provides a comprehensive overview of drone export regulations from India, focusing on SCOMET Category 5B, General Authorisation for Export of Drones (GAED) compliance obligations documentation and best practices.



