Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Drones and Lasers Banned Near Kochi Airport Due to Safety Concerns
The government has banned certain flying objects near Kochi Airport to keep planes safe.
This includes things like drones, lasers, and even paragliders.
The reason is that these objects could get in the way of planes taking off and landing, which could cause a crash.
The ban covers an area of about 5 kilometers around the airport.
If you see anyone breaking this rule, the police want you to tell them right away.
This law is put in place to keep everyone safe.
Drones, lasers, and other aerial devices are banned within a 5 km radius of Kochi Airport.
The ban was enacted due to safety concerns regarding aircraft take-off and landing.
The order was issued by Ernakulam District Collector N S K Umesh.
The ban includes devices like microlight aircraft and paragliders.
Violations of the ban should be reported to the nearest police station.
- Who
- Authorities, including Ernakulam District Collector N S K Umesh.
- What
- Ban on drones, lasers, and other aerial devices.
- When
- As of June 16, according to the article.
- Where
- Within a 5-kilometer radius of Kochi International Airport.
- Why
- To ensure the safe take-off and landing of aircraft, due to safety concerns.
- Affected Area
- 5 km radius of Kochi International Airport
- Devices Banned
- Drones, laser beams, microlight aircraft, paragliders, hot air balloons, and unmanned aerial systems
- Authority Issuing Order
- Ernakulam District Collector N S K Umesh
- Legal Basis
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023