Archive · 19 May 2025
Drone Bans Enforced in Ahmedabad & Thane; Protests in Thane Lead to FIR
Drones are temporarily grounded in Ahmedabad and Thane to keep everyone safe, especially near important places like airports and government buildings.
The police worry that drones could be used for bad things.
Meanwhile, over a hundred people in Thane are in trouble with the police for protesting without permission.
The protests were against a decision regarding a local journalist.
If you fly a drone where it's not allowed, or protest illegally, you could get in trouble with the law.
Ahmedabad and Thane police have implemented drone bans due to security concerns and public safety.
The bans prohibit all drone operations and other aerial equipment within specified areas and timeframes.
Ahmedabad's ban is influenced by central aviation guidelines, establishing red and yellow zones.
Thane's ban, effective May 14 to June 3, aims to maintain law and order in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Over 100 people in Thane face FIRs for unauthorized protests against an externment order.
- Who
- Police in Ahmedabad and Thane; over 100 protestors in Thane.
- What
- Drone ban and FIRs due to security concerns and unauthorized protests in Thane.
- When
- Ahmedabad: May 19 to July 17, Thane: May 14 to June 3; protests on May 16, 2025.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Thane, and in specified areas near the cities.
- Why
- To prevent misuse of drones for security threats and maintain public order, and due to unauthorized protests.
Protestors
Authorities
Legality of Protests
Protestors
Protestors believe their actions were justified to voice concerns.
Authorities
Those protesting were acting illegally, disrupting order.
- Ban Duration
- Ahmedabad: Midnight May 19 to July 17, Thane: May 14 to June 3
- Banned Devices
- Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) including drones, microlight aircraft, and paragliders
- Affected Cities
- Ahmedabad, Thane
- Legal Basis
- Ahmedabad: DGCA, Thane: Section 223 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Restriction Zones
- Ahmedabad: 36 red zones, 165 yellow zones; Thane: city-wide
- Reason for Ban
- Preventing risks to public safety and security; maintaining law and order
