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Category: Law

Bangkok Drone Laws 2025: 9 Must-Know Rules, New Updates & Shocking Penalties

Key Facts Overview of Current Drone Laws in Thailand (Bangkok Focus) Thailand enforces strict drone regulations nationwide, and these laws fully apply in Bangkok. In essence, drones are considered unmanned aircraft under Thai law and are subject to aviation safety rules. All drones must be registered and operated in compliance with national regulations – failure…
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Santorini Drone Laws 2025: 8 Essential Rules to Avoid Huge Fines

Drones are allowed in Santorini but strictly regulated under Greek and EU rules, with no tourist exception. In the Open Category, drones must weigh under 25 kg, fly below 120 m, stay in sight, and use EU class ID 0-4 or a legacy model bought before 2023. Registration is required for any drone over 250…
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Flying a Drone in Dubai Marina? 7 Must-Know Laws and Regulations (2025 Update)

Dubai Marina falls under UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) rules, with no Marina-only drone laws. Recreational drones must be registered with the GCAA, weigh 5 kg (11 lbs) or less, and may only fly in approved green zones shown on the UAE Drone Map app. Drones must not…
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Vancouver Drone Laws 2024–2025: New Rules, No‑Fly Zones, and How to Avoid Hefty Fines

Drones weighing 250 g to 25 kg must be registered and operated by a licensed pilot under Transport Canada rules, while micro drones under 250 g are exempt from registration and licensing. The City of Vancouver Park Board bylaws prohibit taking off or landing a drone in city parks, beaches, and green spaces without permission,…
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Montreal Drone Laws 2025: New Restrictions, No-Fly Zones & Shocking Fines

Montreal bans recreational drones in all city parks, with takeoff, landing, or flight in parks prohibited without special permission. The Old Port of Montreal prohibits drone use on its site unless authorized by the Corporation, so flying around Old Montreal/Old Port requires permission. Olympic Park bans drones on its grounds at all times unless you…
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Drone Laws in Santiago, Chile (2025): Avoid $36,000 Fines by Knowing the Rules

Chile’s DGAC requires virtually all drones used in Santiago’s populated areas to be registered, with a 12-month registration card that must be carried while flying and renewed annually. The 2024 DAN 151 revision extends to all drone operations over urban areas, introducing the Certificado Especial de Operación (CEO) or an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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