Category: Drones

Overview of Hong Kong’s Drone Regulatory Framework Hong Kong has implemented a modern regulatory framework for drones (also called Small Unmanned Aircraft, or SUA) to ensure safe operations. The current rules are grounded in the Small Unmanned Aircraft Order (Cap. 448G), a piece of subsidiary legislation under the Civil Aviation Ordinance, which took effect on…
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Introduction: DJI’s enterprise drone lineup has expanded into a versatile range of Matrice and Mavic Enterprise models, each tailored to specific professional needs. From heavy-lift platforms to portable thermal imaging drones, DJI offers solutions for surveying, industrial inspection, search and rescue (SAR), agriculture, and more. In this comprehensive 2025 guide, we compare all major DJI…
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Vienna offers stunning aerial views, but prospective drone pilots must navigate a web of strict regulations. In recent years, Austria’s drone laws have been overhauled and harmonized with EU rules, and Vienna in particular imposes additional local restrictions. This comprehensive 2025 guide breaks down everything from recreational vs. commercial use and registration steps, to flight…
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Barcelona is a stunning city – but if you plan to fly a drone there in 2025, you’ll face some of the strictest regulations in Europe. Recent law changes have overhauled drone rules in Spain, affecting everything from casual vacation flights to professional aerial filming. This comprehensive guide breaks down recreational vs. commercial drone use,…
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Overview of Drone Regulations in Rome, Italy Flying a drone in Italy – including Rome – is legal but heavily regulated. Italy’s drone laws are governed by both European Union rules and national restrictions enforced by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) uavcoach.com. In general, you can fly a drone in Italy (including as a…
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The early summer of 2025 saw rapid developments in the drone and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) sector. Global military demand for drones surged with record contracts and new production partnerships, while commercial drone services expanded into food delivery, agriculture, and logistics. Regulatory and policy actions – led by major U.S. executive orders – aimed to…
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Russia has established a comprehensive legal framework governing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or “drones”). All drones are classified as aircraft under Russian law since a 2015 amendment to the Air Code, placing them under the jurisdiction of civil aviation authorities unmannedairspace.info. This means drone operators must adhere to regulations similar to those for manned aviation,…
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Overview of Drone Laws in India (2025) India has established a comprehensive regulatory framework for civilian drone operations as of 2025. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), oversees drone regulations in the country. Drones (referred to legally as Unmanned Aircraft Systems or UAS) are legal to fly…
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Overview of Drone Regulations in South Korea South Korea permits both recreational and commercial drone flights, but strict regulations apply under the Aviation Safety Act and related rules drone-laws.com. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) – through the Korea Office of Civil Aviation (KOCA) – oversees drone usage, and all drone pilots (hobbyist…
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Regulatory Framework and User Categories Brazil regulates drones under a framework led by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) in coordination with the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) and the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) anac.gov.br. ANAC distinguishes recreational drones (referred to as model aircraft) from non-recreational drones (referred to as remotely piloted aircraft or RPA)…
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