Why Drones requires ETA Certificate -Its process, fee, documents required etc

Updated on August 07, 2024 06:55:53 PM

ETA certificate full form is Equipment Type Approval, which is a formal license to deal with Wireless products and Bluetooth Devices. WPC is responsible for Frequency Spectrum Management of the nation.

Drone is a wireless electronic device which is controlled by remote control or through mobile app which requires radio frequency waves to function properly. The strength of these radio signals are limited by the government regulations. The Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing of the Department of Telecommunications ensures that products which receives the ETA Certificate must follow the national standards of frequency range.

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What are Drones?

A drone is a small flying machine that is used for various purposes. Drone is also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or Robot-like aircrafts. The use of drones are mainly in aerial photography, search and rescue operations etc. There are numerous varieties of drones. Different drones are capable of traveling heights and distances.

These are controlled by a controller and it is operated by a remote control or a mobile app. The functioning of the drone involves radio frequency for connecting it to a remote controller.These radio waves can be harmful to the user if it exceeds the frequency range limit fixed by the government. ETA Certificate is required for any kind of drones.

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What is a WPC ETA Certificate?

WPC certificate full form is Wireless Planning and Coordination, a Wing of the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications. WPC holds the right of authorizing an ETA Certificate while being responsible for Frequency Spectrum Management.

An ETA Certificate is a formal approval which acts as a license which is required by those individuals who sells, imports or manufactures bluetooth & wireless devices in India. It is a mandatory authorization to get access into the Indian Market.

Process to Obtain an ETA Certificate for Drones

You can obtain the ETA Certificate for Drones by following these 5 steps.

Step-1: Filing an Online Application.

To start the process, an online application needs to be filed at Saral Sanchar Portal on the official website of the Department of Telecommunications. You need to fill up your personal details with product model number.

Step-2: Submitting the Documents

Necessary documents are required to submit along with the Radio Frequency Test Results which is a required report as a formal document to check the frequency range of the product.

Step-3: Paying the Fee

An amount is asked to be deposited as a fee to make your application considerable. You need to clear all the dues to remove any hindrances.

Step-4: Application Assessment

An application assessment is a process of evaluating the quality and performance of the documents and procedure. Your submitted documents will be verified with a WPC Officer to check any secrecy.

Step-5: Receiving the Certificate

It will nearly take 5 to 7 working days to receive the ETA Certificate after the process of application assessment.

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Documents required for WPC Certification

The following documents are required for WPC ETA Registration:

  • Company Incorporation certificate
  • GST registration certificate
  • Import Export Code(IEC Certificate)
  • Purchase Order(PO) of the imported equipment
  • Receipt of online fee
  • Address Proof of the Applicant entity
  • RF Test reports from ISO accredited foreign laboratory or an NABL-accredited Laboratory
  • Letter of Authorization
  • Product Catalog
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Benefits after obtaining an ETA Certificate

Obtaining an ETA Certificate provides numerous benefits as follows;

  • Maintaining National Security: Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing is responsible for Frequency Spectrum Management. All smart devices requires radio waves to operate and function properly. The strength of these radio signals is limited by the government regulations. WPC ensures that the products do follow the national standards of frequency while authorizing the ETA certificate. It assures that the products do fulfill the requirements of the consumer while maintaining the national security
  • Access to Indian Market: In India, it is mandatory to hold an ETA certificate by the individuals who deals with bluetooth & wireless devices. The Certificate is presented as a license and a proof of working under government regulations with all the terms and conditions.
  • Product’s Authenticity: WPC ensures that the product consumers are buying should meet the national standards of bluetooth devices. It builds trust and confidence among the consumers regarding the product which leads to higher sales and eventually results in profit.

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Conclusion

The ETA Certificate is an Equipment Type Approval issued by the WPC to ensure that the products are meeting the requirements of the user while following the national standards of frequency. Obtaining an ETA certificate can give access to multiple benefits such as product communication, access to Indian market etc.

The process of Obtaining an ETA Certificate is a bit complex but you can contact Professional Utilities at ₹17500/- with complete procedure and guidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ETA Certificate?

ETA stands for Equipment Type Approval,which is a formal license to deal with Wireless products and Bluetooth Devices.

How to acquire an ETA Certificate for Drones?

Filing an Online application>submitting the documents paying the fee>application assessment>receiving the certificate.

Who issues an ETA Certificate?

WPC,Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing of the Department of Telecommunication issues ETA Certificate.

What is the fee to get an ETA Certificate?

The fee is ₹17500/- at professional utilities. But the fee varies from product-to-product.

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