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Drone Law in Doha: What You Must Know Before You Fly

Drone Law in Doha: What You Must Know Before You Fly

In Qatar, drone operations require prior authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA); unapproved flights are illegal. Only Qatari citizens and permanent residents may operate drones; foreign visitors are not permitted to fly. Every drone flight requires a QCAA permit, and owning a drone does not grant the right to fly. Recreational drone use is tightly restricted to Qatari nationals or residents who obtain a QCAA permit for each flight, typically within designated clubs such as the RC Sport Center, and must stay below 400 feet, in daylight, and within line of sight. Commercial drone use is allowed only
21 August 2025
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Zurich Drone Laws 2025 – 10 Things You Must Know Before You Fly

Zurich Drone Laws 2025 – 10 Things You Must Know Before You Fly

Zurich follows Swiss federal drone law under FOCA; there are no separate Zurich drone laws, though local rules may restrict use near parks, events, or sensitive sites such as the Kasernenareal. There is no distinction between recreational and commercial drone use in Switzerland; both follow the same rules, including registration, pilot testing, insurance, altitude limits, and no-fly zones. Drones with cameras or weighing 250 g or more must be registered in FOCA’s UAS operator database, yielding an operator ID such as CHEXXXXXXXX that must be visibly affixed to the drone. Drones 250 g or more require an online A1/A3 basic
20 August 2025
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Shocking 2025 Moscow Drone Ban: Complete Guide to Russia’s New UAV Laws

Shocking 2025 Moscow Drone Ban: Complete Guide to Russia’s New UAV Laws

Drones over 150 g must be registered with Rosaviatsia within 10 days of import or purchase, or face fines. Registrants must provide drone specs (mass, serial number, manufacturer) and owner ID to obtain a unique UAV registration number. Liability insurance is mandatory for all UAV owners in Russia. Drones up to 30 kg must be registered; toys under 0.15 kg are exempt. Commercial drone operators must hold a Rosaviatsia pilot certificate and obtain a separate aerial filming permit from the Transport Ministry. In March 2022, the weight threshold was lowered from 250 g to 150 g to capture more small
19 August 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 Drone Showdown: DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Mavic 4 Pro vs Autel EVO Nano 3

2025 Drone Showdown – DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Autel Evo Lite+ vs Skydio 2+ (Specs, Performance & Reviews)

DJI Mini 4 Pro is sub-249 g, uses a 1/1.3-inch Quad-Bayer 48 MP camera, can shoot 4K at 100 fps, has a 24 mm equivalent f/1.7 lens, and delivers about 34 minutes of flight time with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery. An optional Intelligent Flight Battery Plus for the Mini 4 Pro extends flight time to about 45 minutes but increases weight above 249 g and may affect availability in some regions. The Mini 4 Pro ships with two controllers: the DJI RC-N2 for smartphone screen (~$759) and the DJI RC2 with built-in display (~$1,259). Autel Evo Lite+ features a
19 August 2025
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Kyiv’s Drone Law Crackdown: 2025 Guide to Permits, No‑Fly Zones & Wartime Rules

Kyiv’s Drone Law Crackdown: 2025 Guide to Permits, No‑Fly Zones & Wartime Rules

Recreational drones weighing 20 kg or less are exempt from state registration and do not require a pilot license in Ukraine. Commercial drones, regardless of weight, must be entered in the State Register of Civil Aircraft and require an operator certificate and a certificate of airworthiness. There is no dedicated drone pilot license or exam for civilian UAV operators in Ukraine. Ukraine currently has no Remote ID requirement for drones. The general maximum altitude is 120 meters above ground, but 50 meters in controlled or sensitive airspace near airports or special zones. Drones must be kept in visual line of
18 August 2025
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Chicago Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Flying Legally in the Windy City

Chicago Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Flying Legally in the Windy City

<li Drone registration is required for drones over 0.55 pounds (250 grams), with a $5 fee via the FAA DroneZone and a validity of three years. <li Since 2023, FAA Remote ID is required for most drones, with a compliance deadline of March 16, 2024, and flying without Remote ID can result in FAA fines or suspension of your pilot certificate. <li Recreational flyers must pass the Recreational UAS Safety Test and follow FAA model aircraft rules, including visual line of sight, under 400 feet, and yielding to manned aircraft. <li Commercial operators must hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
17 August 2025
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Brazil’s Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Regulations, Rules & Penalties

Brazil’s Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Regulations, Rules & Penalties

ANAC is Brazil’s primary regulator for drones, issuing RBAC-E No. 94 and overseeing registrations, pilot licensing, and airworthiness certification. DECEA manages airspace and flight permissions through the SARPAS system, including required distances from airports of 5.4 km at low altitude and about 9 km when flying up to 120 m. ANATEL regulates drone radio equipment and requires ANATEL certification labels on controllers and transmitters, with non-certified gear subject to fines or seizure. Drones in Brazil are classified by weight into Class 3 up to 25 kg, Class 2 from 25 kg to 150 kg, and Class 1 above 150 kg.
16 August 2025
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Hurricane Erin Intensifies as High-Tech Tools – from AI to Drones – Track Its Every Move

Hurricane Erin Intensifies as High-Tech Tools – from AI to Drones – Track Its Every Move

Erin formed in the Atlantic in mid-August 2025 and is the first hurricane of the season. As of August 15, 2025, Erin is a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds near 75 mph and a central pressure around 993 mb, located hundreds of miles east of the northern Leeward Islands and moving west-northwest at about 17–18 mph. Forecasters expect Erin to rapidly intensify to a major hurricane (Category 3+) by the weekend and possibly reach Category 4 (130+ mph) by early next week. The forecast track shows Erin curving north, passing just north of the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and
15 August 2025
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No-Fly Seoul? Breaking Down South Korea’s Strict 2025 Drone Laws

No-Fly Seoul? Breaking Down South Korea’s Strict 2025 Drone Laws

The drone regulatory framework in Seoul is led by MOLIT with KOCA as the aviation regulator, KOTSA handling the Drone One-Stop registration portal, and the Ministry of National Defense plus the Capital Defense Command overseeing security-sensitive airspace. Drones over 250 grams must be registered in Korea, a threshold lowered from 2 kg in 2021, while micro drones at 250 g or less are largely exempt from registration but must still follow safety rules. Insurance is mandatory for registered drones, with a minimum liability coverage of ₩150 million KRW. Pilot licensing is weight-based, with no license for micro drones ≤250 g,
15 August 2025
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360° Drone Showdown: Insta360 Antigravity A1 vs DJI’s 360 Drone vs HoverAir X1 ProMax

360° Drone Showdown: Insta360 Antigravity A1 vs DJI’s 360 Drone vs HoverAir X1 ProMax

Insta360’s Antigravity A1 is a 249 g quadcopter with dual-lens 360° cameras that shoot 8K/30fps spherical video and stitch in real time to produce an “invisible drone” effect. The A1 uses digital stabilization with no gimbal and lets you “fly first, frame later” using the FreeMotion control system with Antigravity goggles and a one-handed Grip controller. Flight specs for the A1 are not finalized as of August 2025, but prototypes report about 15 minutes of flight per battery, with a January 2026 global launch and a kit price rumored to be $1,300–$1,700. DJI’s rumored 360° drone, often called the Mini
14 August 2025
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Drone Delivery Showdown: Wing vs. Zipline P2 vs. Amazon Prime Air MK30

Drone Delivery Showdown: Wing vs. Zipline P2 vs. Amazon Prime Air MK30

Wing became the first FAA-certified drone air carrier in 2019, and has completed more than 350,000 deliveries, mostly in Australia. Wing’s flagship delivery drone is a hybrid VTOL that carries about 2.5 pounds, with a larger 5-pound variant unveiled in January 2024. Wing drones cruise at up to 65 mph and operate within roughly a 6-mile radius (12 miles round trip) from the launch site. Packages are lowered on a tether from the drone’s fuselage, enabling hover deliveries without landing. Wing and Walmart launched in Dallas–Fort Worth in 2023, serving 18 Walmart Supercenters with plans to reach 100 stores by
14 August 2025
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Drone Laws in Copenhagen: Everything You Need to Know Before You Fly

Drone Laws in Copenhagen: Everything You Need to Know Before You Fly

Since December 31, 2020, EU drone regulations governing Open, Specific and Certified categories apply in Denmark, with a 120-meter altitude limit in the Open category. Registration requires most operators to register with Trafikstyrelsen, and drones weighing 250 grams or heavier, or any drone with a camera, must display a visible Operator ID on the drone, with one registration covering all drones. Open category certification requires the EU A1/A3 certificate for drones 250 g or heavier, and an A2 certificate to fly up to 2 kg as close as 30 meters from uninvolved people (5 meters in low-speed mode). Specific category
13 August 2025
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