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…
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Luxembourg implements EU drone rules by risk category (Open, Specific, Certified), with no legal distinction between recreational and commercial pilots. Open category comprises three subcategories—A1, A2, and A3—defined by drone weight and proximity to people, with most everyday flights falling under Open. Maximum altitude is 120 meters above ground, drones must stay in visual line…
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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,…
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On 1 July 2015, SACAA implemented Part 101, introducing licensing, drone registration, operating certificates, and safety restrictions for drones nationwide. Drones are illegal to fly within 10 kilometers of airports, helipads, or airfields without written SACAA authorization and ATC coordination. The general altitude limit is 120 meters (400 feet) above ground level, with hobby drones…
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The General Directorate of Civil Aviation (SHGM) is the primary regulator for drones in Turkey, maintaining the national drone registry, issuing permits, and coordinating enforcement, while the State Airports Authority (DHMİ) manages airspace near airports. Turkey classifies drones into İHA0 (500 g–4 kg), İHA1 (4–25 kg), İHA2 (25–150 kg), and İHA3 (above 150 kg), with…
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Recreational Drone Operator License is required for hobbyists in Israel, often called a “matayesen” or UAS operator certificate, with applicants as young as 12 and an online theory exam, and minors under 16 must fly under adult supervision. Drones over 250 grams must be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) in the…
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Belgium has operated under the EU Drone Regulation since December 31, 2020, aligning national rules with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Enforcement is conducted by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA), part of the FPS Mobility and Transport (Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport). Drones are categorized by Open, Specific, and Certified categories,…
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The EU drone rules classify operations into Open, Specific, and Certified, with Open further divided into A1, A2, and A3 subcategories. In Prague, almost all areas lie within restricted airspace LKR9, requiring Specific category authorization for most flights. Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the downtown area fall under the no-fly LKP1 zone, with no drones…
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Drone use in the Maldives is allowed only on a case-by-case basis under strict regulations, with no casual recreational flights. The maximum permitted altitude is 120 meters (about 400 feet) and drones must yield to manned aircraft, with night flying prohibited. There is no mandatory local drone pilot license for hobbyists, and no mandatory insurance,…
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New Zealand regards drones as aircraft, requiring compliance with Civil Aviation Rules Part 101 (up to 25 kg) and Part 102 (advanced operations). The Civil Aviation Act 2023 came into force on 5 April 2025, reaffirming drone pilots’ duties and enabling new rules like registration and Remote ID. Part 101 requires drones to weigh 25…
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