Drone Laws in Abu Dhabi: What You Must Know in 2025
The UAE launched the drones.gov.ae platform in late 2024 to centralize drone registration, flight approvals, and incident reporting, with full rollout by mid-2025. Abu Dhabi lifted its recreational drone ban on Jan. 7, 2025, allowing hobbyists to fly with permits and training, while Dubai kept restrictions. Remote ID became mandatory in 2024. Fines for violations can reach AED 100,000, with possible jail time for safety breaches.
