MUMBAI: The Indian Aeromodellers Association (IAMA) has urged the ministry of civil aviation to reconsider certain provisions of the draft civil drone (promotion and regulation) bill, 2025, stating that the legislation, in its current form, could make it nearly impossible for enthusiasts, schools, and clubs to continue the century-old tradition of aeromodelling in India. In a detailed representation to the ministry sent last month, the IAMA said the most crucial detail was that the bill clubbed aeromodelling with drones without appreciating the vast difference between the two. Drones are typically used for commercial, industrial, or surveillance purposes, while aeromodelling is a recreational and educational activity that has "inspired generations of pilots, aircraft engineers, and aviat

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