COMPLIANCE PARTNERSHIP
Get Certified.
Stay Certified.
DGCA Type Certification is the gateway to legally flying and selling drones in India. We get you through it — and keep you compliant long after the certificate is on the wall.
The compliance challenge
DGCA Type Certification demands more than a working drone. It requires structured documentation, process discipline, and audit-grade evidence across every function — from design to production to post-sale operations.
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Regulatory complexity
The intersection of Drone Rules 2021, CS-UAS, and DGCA’s internal audit expectations creates a compliance landscape that is difficult to navigate without prior certification experience.
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Documentation Volume
A typical TC application involves 50+ documents — organisational manuals, SOPs, structural reports, test data, training records, and quality procedures — each formatted to DGCA’s specifications..
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Surveillance readiness
Obtaining the Type Certificate is the starting point. DGCA conducts periodic surveillance audits, and any lapse in documentation, quality records, or process compliance can result in suspension..
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Ongoing operational compliance
The UIN management, in-service difficulty reporting, quarterly DGCA submissions, manual version control, and regulatory amendments require dedicated compliance bandwidth most teams lack
Two services. One compliance partner.
Whether you’re preparing for certification or already certified and need to maintain compliance — we have the right engagement model.
Type Certification Consultancy
End-to-end support from your first gap analysis to the day DGCA issues your Type Certificate. We prepare every document, coordinate every test, and represent you at audit.
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Product gap analysis
Comprehensive audit of your drone, existing documentation, and internal processes against every DGCA checklist item — delivered as a structured gap report with a prioritised remediation roadmap.
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Organisational & procedural documentation
Organisation manual, organigramme, roles & responsibilities, communication SOPs, escalation SOPs, accountable manager scope documentation, and DGCA notification procedures — authored and submission-ready.
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Design & structural documentation
CAD review documentation, FEA/structural analysis reports, material substantiation records, GD&T drawings, and design change control (ECN/ECR) procedures — aligned to DGCA’s design facility audit standards.
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Propulsion & avionics documentation
Motor-prop matching reports, thrust bench datasets (validated on INO 10/20), ESC configurations, flight controller setup records, wiring harness diagrams, and GPS/telemetry specifications.
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Software & firmware compliance
Mission Planner compliance verification, cryptographic key signing, firmware tamper-avoidance documentation, GCS software version control, and certified FCM/RPS records.
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Manuals, testing & DGCA submission
Flight manual, maintenance manual, training procedure manual, ground and flight test coordination, data logging & analysis, and the complete TC application file — submitted and defended at audit.
Process & timeline
Typical engagement: 4–8 months from gap analysis to TC issuance, depending on product readiness and DGCA scheduling.
Post TC Compliance Partnership
An ongoing retainer — not a one-time project. We embed into your compliance workflow and keep every document, record, and process audit-ready, continuously.
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Surveillance audit readiness
Opening meeting preparation, previous audit RCA closure, facility walkthrough prep, and mock audits — ensuring your organisation is always inspection-ready.
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Training & staff compliance
Training procedure manuals, technician skill matrices, flight training records, and periodic competency assessments — meeting DGCA’s random staff verification requirements.
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Production quality management
Assembly procedures, incoming goods inspection (IGI), stage-wise production records, Certificate of Conformity per unit, BOM traceability, parts kitting SOPs, and QC/QA documentation.
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In-service difficulty reporting
Structured defect/fault/malfunction logging, root cause analysis and CAPA for every failure, component monitoring records, and quarterly incident submissions to DGCA.
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Manual & logbook management
Flight manuals, maintenance manuals, battery logbooks, and flight logbooks — version-controlled, updated with every design change (ECN/ECR), and published to your public portal
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Regulatory watch & UIN management
Continuous monitoring of DGCA rule amendments, internal procedure updates, UIN issuance and transfer records, and serial number linking for FCM and GCS modules.
Engagement Model
Three parallel rhythms that keep your compliance running — without burdening your internal team.
Continuous compliance
Document updates, production QC reviews, failure log management, regulatory tracking
DGCA submissions
In-service difficulty reports, compliance health checks, incident disclosures
Audit support
Mock audits, surveillance prep, DGCA visit coordination, corrective action closure
Who is this for?
Whether you’re pre-certification or already operating with a TC — we have the right engagement for your stage
Companies preparing for certification
You have a working drone and intend to apply for DGCA Type Certification — but need specialist support with documentation, gap closure, test coordination, and audit representation.
→ Type Certification ConsultancyCertified OEMs needing ongoing support
You hold an active Type Certificate but are finding it difficult to maintain surveillance readiness, quarterly reporting, quality records, and regulatory compliance with existing resources.
→ Post TC Compliance PartnershipCompanies that want the full journey
One compliance partner from pre-certification through production and beyond. We obtain your TC, then remain as your ongoing compliance team — no handoff, no knowledge loss, complete continuity.
→ TC Consultancy + Compliance Partnership