Laws 18 June 2025 - 8 September 2025

Drone pilots in Krakow must register online and pass a knowledge test before flying drones 250 grams or heavier. Most of the city falls under Kraków Airport’s controlled airspace, requiring special air traffic control permission. Maximum legal altitude is 120 meters, and flights over crowds, private property without consent, or in sensitive zones are banned. Violations can result in drone confiscation.

Thailand requires all drones over 250 grams or with cameras to be registered with both the NBTC and CAAT before flight; flying unregistered is illegal. Operators must hold third-party liability insurance of at least ฿1,000,000 and follow strict flight restrictions, including no night flying or operations near airports and sensitive sites. Violations can lead to fines up to ฿100,000 and up to 5 years in prison. New pilot certification rules take effect by September 2025.

Drones in Santorini require registration with the HCAA if over 250 g or equipped with a camera, regardless of tourist status. Operators must file a flight application at least three days in advance and receive approval before flying. Major no-fly zones include an 8 km radius around the airport and archaeological sites. Fines for violations can reach €250,000, with possible drone seizure and criminal charges.

Drones over 250 grams must be registered in Korea, with insurance of at least ₩150 million required. Flights are capped at 150 meters altitude and restricted near airports and central Seoul, with 29 designated drone parks available as of 2025. Pilot licenses depend on drone weight. Penalties for violations include fines up to ₩10 million and possible jail time.

Vietnam permits recreational drones under 250 grams without a flight permit as of mid-2025. All other drone flights require a permit from the Ministry of National Defense, with applications due at least seven working days in advance. No-fly zones include military sites, government buildings, and airports. Penalties for violations range from fines to drone confiscation.

Paris is covered by a permanent LF-P 23 no-fly zone up to 6,500 feet within the périphérique. Drone flights require written authorization from the Paris Police Prefecture, with applications due at least 10 working days in advance from April 2025. Violations can result in up to one year in prison and fines up to €75,000. Enforcement includes CCTV, anti-drone units, and police intervention during major events.