Normas para drones por país

Dónde hace falta registro, a partir de qué peso y a dónde no se puede llevar un dron

Emiratos Árabes Unidos — Con restriccionesAfganistán — ProhibidosAlbania — Con restriccionesArmenia — PermitidosAngola — ProhibidosAQ — Sin datosArgentina — Con restriccionesAustria — Con restriccionesAustralia — PermitidosAzerbaiyán — Con restriccionesBosnia y Herzegovina — Con restriccionesBangladés — Con restriccionesBélgica — Con restriccionesBurkina Faso — Con restriccionesBulgaria — Con restriccionesBurundi — Con restriccionesBenín — Con restriccionesBrunéi — ProhibidosBolivia — Con restriccionesBrasil — Con restriccionesBahamas — Con restriccionesBután — ProhibidosBotsuana — ProhibidosBielorrusia — Con restriccionesBelice — ProhibidosCanadá — Con restriccionesRepública Democrática del Congo — Con restriccionesRepública Centroafricana — ProhibidosCongo — ProhibidosSuiza — Con restriccionesCôte d’Ivoire — Con restriccionesChile — Con restriccionesCamerún — Con restriccionesChina — Con restriccionesColombia — Con restriccionesCosta Rica — Con restriccionesCuba — ProhibidosChipre — Con restriccionesChequia — Con restriccionesAlemania — Con restriccionesYibuti — ProhibidosDinamarca — Con restriccionesRepública Dominicana — Con restriccionesArgelia — ProhibidosEcuador — PermitidosEstonia — Con restriccionesEgipto — ProhibidosEH — Sin datosEritrea — ProhibidosEspaña — Con restriccionesEtiopía — ProhibidosFinlandia — Con restriccionesFiyi — Con restriccionesFK — Sin datosFrancia — Con restriccionesGabón — Con restriccionesReino Unido — Con restriccionesGeorgia — PermitidosGhana — Con restriccionesGL — Sin datosGambia — Con restriccionesGuinea — ProhibidosGuinea Ecuatorial — ProhibidosGrecia — Con restriccionesGuatemala — Con restriccionesGuinea-Bisáu — ProhibidosGuyana — Con restriccionesHonduras — Con restriccionesCroacia — Con restriccionesHaití — ProhibidosHungría — Con restriccionesIndonesia — Con restriccionesIrlanda — Con restriccionesIsrael — Con restriccionesIndia — ProhibidosIrak — ProhibidosIrán — ProhibidosIslandia — Con restriccionesItalia — Con restriccionesJamaica — Con restriccionesJordania — ProhibidosJapón — Con restriccionesKenia — Con restriccionesKirguistán — ProhibidosCamboya — Con restriccionesCorea del Norte — ProhibidosCorea del Sur — Con restriccionesKuwait — ProhibidosKazajistán — Con restriccionesLaos — Con restriccionesLíbano — Con restriccionesSri Lanka — Con restriccionesLiberia — ProhibidosLesoto — ProhibidosLituania — Con restriccionesLuxemburgo — Con restriccionesLetonia — Con restriccionesLibia — ProhibidosMarruecos — ProhibidosMoldavia — Con restriccionesMontenegro — Con restriccionesMadagascar — ProhibidosMacedonia del Norte — Con restriccionesMali — ProhibidosMyanmar (Birmania) — ProhibidosMongolia — Con restriccionesMauritania — ProhibidosMalaui — Con restriccionesMéxico — Con restriccionesMalasia — Con restriccionesMozambique — Con restriccionesNamibia — Con restriccionesNC — Sin datosNíger — Con restriccionesNigeria — Con restriccionesNicaragua — ProhibidosPaíses Bajos — Con restriccionesNoruega — Con restriccionesNepal — Con restriccionesNueva Zelanda — PermitidosOmán — Con restriccionesPanamá — Con restriccionesPerú — Con restriccionesPapúa Nueva Guinea — Con restriccionesFilipinas — Con restriccionesPakistán — Con restriccionesPolonia — Con restriccionesPR — Sin datosTerritorios Palestinos — Sin datosPortugal — Con restriccionesParaguay — Con restriccionesCatar — Con restriccionesRumanía — Con restriccionesSerbia — Con restriccionesRusia — ProhibidosRuanda — Con restriccionesArabia Saudí — Con restriccionesIslas Salomón — Con restriccionesSudán — ProhibidosSuecia — Con restriccionesEslovenia — Con restriccionesEslovaquia — Con restriccionesSierra Leona — Con restriccionesSenegal — Con restriccionesSomalia — ProhibidosSurinam — Con restriccionesSudán del Sur — ProhibidosEl Salvador — Con restriccionesSiria — ProhibidosEsuatini — Con restriccionesChad — PermitidosTF — Sin datosTogo — Con restriccionesTailandia — Con restriccionesTayikistán — ProhibidosTimor-Leste — ProhibidosTurkmenistán — ProhibidosTúnez — ProhibidosTurquía — Con restriccionesTrinidad y Tobago — Con restriccionesTW — Sin datosTanzania — Con restriccionesUcrania — ProhibidosUganda — Con restriccionesEstados Unidos — Con restriccionesUruguay — PermitidosUzbekistán — ProhibidosVenezuela — Con restriccionesVietnam — ProhibidosVanuatu — Con restriccionesYemen — ProhibidosSudáfrica — Con restriccionesZambia — Con restriccionesZimbabue — Con restricciones
Permitidos 10 Con restricciones 128 Prohibidos 57 Sin datos 2
ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Rules are aligned with EASA: operator registration from 250 g and for any drone with a camera, plus the online test. National regulators word this differently — check the local authority before you travel.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no separate framework.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no tourist registration.

PermitidosSin registro

Tourists need no registration — only the general rules apply: keep it in sight, away from airports and people.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

GACA registration is mandatory for any drone, and each flight needs a permit. Filming people and sensitive sites is prohibited, and violations are punished harshly.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Importing and using drones privately is prohibited.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Every drone must be registered with ANAC, and flying beyond visual line of sight requires a pilot certificate.

PermitidosSin registro

Registration is not required for tourists, and drones under 250 g are fully exempt. Keep the drone in sight and stay below 50 m without permission.

PermitidosSin registro

Recreational flying needs no registration — just follow the CASA rules: below 120 m, within visual line of sight, 30 m away from people, one drone at a time. Registration is only required for commercial operations.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Flights require State Civil Aviation Agency approval, and imports are restricted: without prior clearance the drone is seized at the airport.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration and a permit are required, plus a customs deposit of half the drone's appraised value.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

You need CAAB approval; importing without it ends in confiscation.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Drone imports are suspended: you need an exemption, a customs declaration and a Telecommunications Unit licence (BBD 30).

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration is mandatory for any drone and flights require prior permission.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Recreational flying by tourists is banned. Commercial import is only possible through an authorised local company.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

The drone must be registered with the authorities before flying.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Flights require prior clearance from the authorities, and border areas are closed.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 g

Drones over 250 g are registered online; models from 6 kg pay a registration fee.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Rules are aligned with EASA: operator registration from 250 g and for any drone with a camera, plus the online test. National regulators word this differently — check the local authority before you travel.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Flying without government permission is banned and importing requires prior clearance.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gSeguro

Drones from 250 g are registered with ANAC (SISANT system) and flights are cleared through SARPAS. Liability insurance is mandatory for drones over 250 g.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and cannot bring a drone in for recreation.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

A pilot licence and ANAC drone registration are required.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration is mandatory; tourists need no pilot licence.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Civilian flights are banned and importing is possible only with special permission.

Con restriccionesSin registro

No registration is required, but every flight must be cleared with the regulator.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

SSCA approval is mandatory, and Angkor and Phnom Penh are closed without clearance.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

CCAA authorisation must be requested at least 30 days in advance; importing is allowed.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Drones from 250 g to 25 kg must be registered with Transport Canada and marked with the registration number. A pilot certificate (paid Basic Operations exam) is required. Drones under 250 g need no registration.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Every drone must be registered with the civil aviation authority and each flight needs a separate permit. Doha is almost entirely closed.

PermitidosSin registro

Neither registration nor a pilot licence is needed — but the country is unstable and filming military sites is prohibited.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 750 g

Drones over 750 g are registered with the DGAC; flying over people or built-up areas needs separate permits.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 g

Real-name registration is mandatory for drones from 250 g via the CAAC website — a Chinese phone number is needed. Beijing and its surroundings are almost entirely closed, as are border areas and Tibet.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Prohibidos

Vatican airspace is closed — it is a permanent no-fly zone inside Rome.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 g

Drones from 250 g are registered with Aerocivil, and commercial filming requires a pilot certificate.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no registration.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Foreign visitors are banned from flying and tourists cannot obtain authorisation.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 2000 gSeguro

Registration applies to drones over 2 kg, and liability insurance is mandatory. Almost all of Seoul is restricted airspace requiring advance permission. The border zone with North Korea is fully closed.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

The drone must be registered with the DGAC before the first flight, with no weight threshold. National parks are closed to flying.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

You need ANAC authorisation and drone registration, but a foreigner can only register through a local sponsor — a company or resident.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Private imports of drones are banned — they are seized at customs and often not returned on departure.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Drone registration and a pilot licence are required.

PermitidosSin registro

Tourists need no registration. Customs let in a drone worth up to $500 duty-free; above that the duty reaches 35%. The Galapagos are closed to flying.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Importing and flying drones without Ministry of Defence approval is prohibited, and customs will confiscate them. Aerial filming of the pyramids requires an official permit.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Drone registration, a pilot licence and insurance are required.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Every drone must be registered with the GCAA, plus the DCAA in Dubai. Flying is allowed only in designated zones with permission; areas around airports are strictly off limits. Bringing a drone in without prior registration can end with confiscation at customs.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

FAA registration is mandatory for drones from 250 g ($5 for 3 years). All recreational flyers, regardless of weight, must pass the free TRUST test and carry the certificate. Remote ID is required. Flying is banned in US national parks.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

You need an import licence and written SWACAA approval, both arranged before arrival.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Importing drones without government approval is banned and they are confiscated at customs.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

The drone must be registered with CAAP; flying beyond visual line of sight or over people is prohibited.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

You need drone registration and a permit; models over 2 kg require commercial authorisation.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

The drone must be registered; tourists need no pilot licence.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration is mandatory for tourists.

PermitidosSin registro

One of the most drone-friendly countries: recreational flying with light drones needs no registration. The usual limits apply — no airports, military sites or crowds.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

The drone must be registered with the GCAA before import, and flights require a permit.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

The drone must be registered before the first flight; no pilot licence is needed.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 100 g

DGAC registration applies to drones over 100 g — a lower threshold than usual. Check your model in the regulator's drone selector.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no registration.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no registration.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration is mandatory for tourists.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no framework.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

A pilot licence and drone registration are required; insurance is recommended.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Formally, drones over 250 g are registered on the DigitalSky portal and require a pilot certificate and insurance. In practice foreigners cannot fly: only Indian citizens or companies may register a drone, and private imports are banned — customs will seize it.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 g

Drones from 250 g are registered via SIDOPI-GO. Bali adds its own limits: temples, ceremonies and most beach resorts are closed to filming, and there is a no-fly zone around Ngurah Rai airport.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no registration procedure.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Importing and flying are banned without government permission, and drones are seized at the border. The risk is not just losing the gear but facing espionage accusations — leave it at home.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration or authorisation is required before flying.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 g

Drones from 250 g must be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority. Large parts of the country are closed to flying, with strict bans around military sites and borders.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration is mandatory for tourists; a personal drone needs no separate import licence, a commercial one does.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 100 g

This is one of the lowest thresholds in the world — the popular 249 g models do not get you off the hook here. Remote ID is required. Flights over densely inhabited districts (DID) — which covers most of Tokyo and Osaka — need permission, and city parks are off limits.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Bringing a drone in without government approval is banned — customs will seize it. Flights require civil aviation clearance.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration is mandatory for foreign visitors regardless of weight. Border and restricted zones are closed, and Astana and Almaty require clearance.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

The drone must be registered with the KCAA and importing needs separate approval — without it the drone is seized at the airport. Flying in national parks requires a licence.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly, and there is no separate framework — do not count on a grey area.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration is mandatory for foreign visitors.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Private flying is effectively prohibited, and importing without Interior Ministry approval means seizure at the border.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Government approval is required and rarely granted; without it the drone is seized.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Permits are issued through the Lebanese Army, and some popular DJI models are refused. Customs may hold the drone until departure.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly — the rules were never adopted.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Rules are aligned with EASA: operator registration from 250 g and for any drone with a camera, plus the online test. National regulators word this differently — check the local authority before you travel.

Prohibidos

Tourists are not allowed to fly; recreational operations are prohibited.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 g

Drones from 250 g are registered with CAAM. Kuala Lumpur and airport surroundings are closed.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

A pilot licence and drone registration with the civil aviation department are required.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Flights require regulator approval; filming over resorts without the hotel's consent is not allowed.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no registration.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Importing drones is banned: they are seized at the airport and not always returned. Flying without government permission is illegal. Simply do not bring a drone to Morocco.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

You need to register the drone with the DCA and hold a foreign pilot licence.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 g

Drones from 250 g must be registered with AFAC. Filming over INAH archaeological sites (Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan and others) is prohibited without a permit.

Sin datos
Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Rules are aligned with EASA: operator registration from 250 g and for any drone with a camera, plus the online test. National regulators word this differently — check the local authority before you travel.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Flights require authorisation; the principality is small and densely built up, with almost no free zones.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Foreign visitors need registration and a pilot licence. Drones over 15 kg require CAAM inspection, with a 25 kg ceiling.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Rules are aligned with EASA: operator registration from 250 g and for any drone with a camera, plus the online test. National regulators word this differently — check the local authority before you travel.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Written IACM approval is required before flying, and the drone must be imported legally.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Importing drones is banned and they are seized at the border; flying can bring criminal charges.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

NCAA approval must be requested at least 60 days ahead; there is no weight exemption and the drone is declared on arrival.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Flights require CAAN approval; the Himalayas and airport areas have extra limits, and trekking zones are often closed.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Flying is effectively not permitted, and importing requires a permit — without it the drone is seized.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration or authorisation is mandatory for foreign visitors.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

An NCAA permit is mandatory and expensive; flying without one is illegal.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

PermitidosSin registro

No registration required. But you need the landowner's consent — which means no flying in DOC national parks and many famous spots without a permit. Maximum 120 m, visual line of sight only.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

You need civil aviation authority approval both to bring the drone in and for each flight, arranged in advance.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

The PCAA framework is still being developed: formally no licence or registration is required, but imports are controlled and rules keep changing — check with the PCAA before you fly out.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration is mandatory for foreign visitors.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

You need drone registration and a foreign pilot permit, with no weight threshold.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration and authorisation are mandatory for foreign visitors, with no weight threshold.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

A pilot licence and DINAC drone registration are required.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

The drone must be registered with the DGAC, and flying over archaeological sites (including Machu Picchu) is banned without Ministry of Culture approval.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 g

Drones from 250 g are registered with the CAD, and models over 250 g require online training. There are few places where you may fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

You need an Operator ID (paid registration, from 250 g or for any drone with a camera) and a Flyer ID — a free online test. Both are issued on the CAA website. Keep 150 m away from crowds and built-up areas.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration is mandatory for tourists; flying in conflict areas is prohibited.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 2000 g

Drones over 2 kg must be registered with IDAC and insured. Lighter models need no registration.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Flights require RCAA approval, requested in advance.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Prohibidos

Because of the war most regions have UAV flight bans in force and launching a drone leads to detention. The peacetime rules — Rosaviatsia registration above 150 g and local permission to fly over a city — are of little practical use right now.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no tourist registration.

PermitidosSin registro

Tourists need no registration; the general flight rules apply.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no framework — CAMA handles requests.

PermitidosSin registro

No registration is required, but the general altitude and distance limits apply.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration is mandatory for tourists.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

You need an ANACIM import licence and written flight approval before arrival — without them the drone will not be let through.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Rules are aligned with EASA: operator registration from 250 g and for any drone with a camera, plus the online test. National regulators word this differently — check the local authority before you travel.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 200 g

Registration is mandatory from 200 g — lower than the usual 250 g. Insurance is not required but recommended.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration or authorisation is required before the first flight.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 1500 g

CAAS registration applies to drones over 1.5 kg. But the city-state is almost entirely covered by restricted zones: without a permit you may fly only at a handful of sites, with a 60 m altitude cap.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Foreign visitors are banned from flying and there is no formal import procedure.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

CAASL registration and a permit for each flight are mandatory, and processing takes time.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Flying for fun is only allowed over your own property; anything else needs RPAS registration and a pilot licence. National parks are closed.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no registration procedure.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no registration.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 250 gExamen

Common EASA rules apply: operator registration is required for drones from 250 g, and for any drone with a camera — which covers virtually every consumer model. You also need the free A1/A3 online test, and the operator ID must be stuck on the drone. One registration is valid across the whole EU.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration or authorisation must be obtained before flying.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier pesoSeguro

Any drone with a camera must be registered regardless of weight — with two agencies, NBTC and CAAT. Liability insurance of at least 1 million baht is mandatory. Flying unregistered risks a fine up to 100,000 baht or imprisonment. Processing takes weeks, so start before your trip.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

You need TCAA registration and an import permit; filming in national parks costs extra and is expensive.

Prohibidos

Foreign tourists are not permitted to fly; the Ministry of Transport handles requests case by case.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly and there is no framework.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

ANAC authorisation and drone registration are required.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

The drone and operator must be registered before arrival, and customs inspects the gear.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Foreign operators must meet the TTCAA in person before the first flight, and the drone is registered on import.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Importing drones is banned without Ministry of Defence approval, and they are seized at the airport.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly, and there is no registration or import procedure.

Con restriccionesRegistro a partir de 500 g

Drones over 500 g must be registered with the SHGM, which requires a Turkish ID number — awkward for tourists. Drones under 500 g need no registration. Local bans are common over historical sites and beaches.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Prohibidos

Civilian flights are banned under martial law — launching a drone leads to detention. The peacetime rules (registration from 250 g) do not apply right now.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

You need UCAA approval and import clearance, otherwise the drone is seized at the border.

PermitidosSin registro

Registration only applies to heavy drones from 25 kg, so tourist gear is exempt. The general flight rules still apply.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Importing, selling and using drones has been banned since 2015, with criminal liability under article 244-4. Since 2024 a first offence brings a fine rather than prison, but the drone is seized at customs on arrival. Permits go only to state bodies and film crews.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

Registration with the civil aviation authority must be completed before arrival.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

A pilot licence and drone registration are required.

Prohibidos

Every flight requires Ministry of Defence approval, which tourists essentially never get. You can bring a drone in, but flying it legally is close to impossible — violations bring fines and confiscation.

ProhibidosImportación prohibida

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Prohibidos

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

You need a remote pilot licence, drone registration and ZCAA approval for temporary import with customs clearance.

Con restriccionesRegistro desde cualquier peso

The CAAZ application must be filed at least 30 days before arrival, plus a temporary import permit from the revenue authority.

Países en el ranking: 197

Clases de peso: por qué todos hablan de 250 gramos

En casi todos los países los requisitos no dependen del modelo sino del peso al despegue. Los umbrales varían, pero la lógica es la misma: cuanto más ligero el dron, menos papeleo.

Dónde puedes volar un dron y dónde te lo requisan en la aduana

Un dron de viaje son buenas imágenes, pero también el riesgo de perder el equipo. Las normas cambian radicalmente: en Australia y Nueva Zelanda el vuelo recreativo no requiere registro alguno, Japón registra drones desde 100 g y en Marruecos o Egipto lo retiran en el aeropuerto y no siempre lo devuelven.

Antes de volar conviene aclarar: si puedes introducir el dron, si hace falta registro y desde qué peso, y si se exigen examen de piloto y seguro de responsabilidad. En algunos países el registro tarda semanas y exige un teléfono o número fiscal local: empieza con tiempo.

Comprueba aparte las prohibiciones locales: parques nacionales, sitios históricos, templos, resorts de playa y centros urbanos suelen estar cerrados a los drones incluso donde volar está permitido.

Datos recopilados de fuentes abiertas y de las normas de las autoridades aeronáuticas. Los requisitos cambian a menudo: verifícalos en la web del regulador aéreo del país antes de viajar.