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Maharashtra: Pune rural administration issues restriction order on drone filming
Updated On: 29 July, 2026 07:29 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
Pune Rural administration has made prior police permission mandatory for using drones for filming or photography. Individuals and agencies must apply at least seven days in advance, with the order aimed at preventing security threats, illegal surveillance and criminal misuse

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The Pune Rural administration has issued a prohibitory order regulating the use of drone cameras across the district, making it mandatory for private individuals, event management companies, and professional photographers to obtain prior police permission before operating drones for filming or photography.
The order was issued by Additional District Magistrate Jyoti Kadam, who stated that anyone intending to use a drone camera must inform the concerned police station at least seven days in advance and obtain formal approval from the officer in charge.


