Civil Aviation Ministry and Directorate General of Civil Aviation have granted permission for usage of drones to Kochi Metro Rail Limited, Kerala. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System is to be used for Integrated Urban Regeneration & Water Transport System Project. <br />'' <br />'' The permission is valid till 31st December this year from the date of issue of the letter or until the full operationalization of Digital Sky Platform (Phase-1), whichever is earlier. This permission shall be valid only if all conditions and limitations specified are strictly adhered to. In case of violation of any condition, the permission shall become null and void.<br />''  <br />