Règles pour les drones par pays

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

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

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.

Importing and using drones privately is prohibited.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The drone must be registered with the authorities before flying.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

A pilot licence and ANAC drone registration are required.

Registration is mandatory; tourists need no pilot licence.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Drone registration and a pilot licence are required.

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.

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.

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.

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Registration is mandatory for tourists.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Registration is mandatory for tourists.

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

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

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.

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Registration or authorisation is required before flying.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

Registration is mandatory for foreign visitors.

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

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

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

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.

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

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

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

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

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

Registration or authorisation is mandatory for foreign visitors.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Registration is mandatory for foreign visitors.

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

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

A pilot licence and DINAC drone registration are required.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

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

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.

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.

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.

Flights require RCAA approval, requested in advance.

Tourists need no registration; the general flight rules apply.

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

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

Registration is mandatory for tourists.

Drone registration, a pilot licence and insurance are required.

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

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

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

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.

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

Registration or authorisation is required before the first flight.

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.

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.

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.

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Registration or authorisation must be obtained before flying.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

ANAC authorisation and drone registration are required.

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

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

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

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

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.

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

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.

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

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

A pilot licence and drone registration are required.

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.

Foreign visitors are not permitted to fly.

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

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