Law News: 16 August 2025 - 28 September 2025

DJI Matrice 4E vs 4T vs Mavic 3T vs 3E: Ultimate Enterprise Drone Showdown (Thermal Tech, RTK & More Revealed)

U.S. Judge Deals Major Blow to DJI – Could Your Drone Be Next?

Case Background: Pentagon’s 1260H Blacklist Since 2022, the Pentagon has kept a running “1260H list” of foreign firms linked to China’s defense sector. Companies on this list aren’t outright banned from sales,

28 September 2025

Drones in Antarctica: The Surprising Legal Roadblocks to Your Polar Flight

Key Facts at a Glance International Treaty Framework Protecting Antarctica Antarctica is governed by a cooperative international regime known as the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS). The cornerstone is the Antarctic Treaty of

16 September 2025

Antarctica · Drones · Law · Technology · Travel

Banned in Banff: 2025 Drone Laws and $25,000 Fines Every Visitor Should Know

Key Takeaways Drone Use in Banff National Park: General Prohibition Banff National Park completely forbids recreational drone flying. This rule isn’t unique to Banff – all 37 of Canada’s national parks are

11 September 2025

Canada · Drones · Fines · Law · Travel

Flying a Drone in Ljubljana: 10 Surprising Laws and Rules You Must Know in 2025

Overview: EU Drone Rules in Slovenia Slovenia is part of the EU single aviation market, so it adheres to the EASA drone regulation framework that took effect on December 31, 2020 drone-traveller.com.

7 September 2025

2025 · Drones · Law · Ljubljana · Travel

Drone Laws in Warsaw, Poland (2025) – New Rules, No‑Fly Zones, and Massive Fines Revealed

Key Facts Poland’s Drone Laws Overview (Applicable in Warsaw) Poland’s drone regulations combine EU-wide rules with specific national requirements. Since 31 December 2020, Poland has adopted the common EASA framework (EU Regulations

31 August 2025

Drones · Law · Poland · Regulations · Technology

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.

24 August 2025

Drones · Law · Regulations · Safety · Vancouver

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

23 August 2025

Drones · Fines · Law · Montreal · Regulations

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

21 August 2025

Aviation · Drones · Law · Qatar · Technology

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

20 August 2025

Drones · Law · Regulations · Safety · Zurich

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

19 August 2025

2025 · Drones · Law · Russia · Security

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

18 August 2025

Drones · Law · Regulations · Technology · Ukraine

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

16 August 2025

Brazil · Drones · Law · Regulations · Technology