Bali’s breathtaking landscapes make it a paradise for drone photography, but flying a drone in Bali comes with strict laws in 2025. Indonesia (including Bali) has tightened its drone regulations to ensure safety, privacy, and security. Drones are legal to fly in Bali, but you must follow national rules and local restrictions to avoid hefty…
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Norway adheres to EU drone rules since 2021, applying the Open, Specific, and Certified categories uniformly to recreational and commercial operations. In the Open category, drones must weigh under 25 kg, be kept in visual line of sight, and not exceed 120 meters above ground, with a possible exception to fly up to 15 meters…
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By 2021 Indonesia had four key drone regulations—Permenhub 34/2021, 63/2021, 37/2020, and 27/2021—covering airworthiness, operational rules, airspace procedures, and enforcement. Small drones (≤25 kg) can be used for recreational or commercial purposes without individual flight permits in some cases, but must follow CASR Part 107 rules, while large drones (>25 kg) require DGCA safety approval…
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The NOM-107-SCT3-2019 standard, effective January 2020, defines three RPAS weight classes—Micro ≤2 kg, Light >2 kg up to 25 kg, and Heavy >25 kg—with operation categorized as Recreational, Private Non-Commercial, or Commercial. Drones over 250 grams must be registered in the Mexican Aeronautical Registry via AFAC’s RPAS Registration form (Appendix K of NOM-107), with registrations…
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On January 1, 2023, Switzerland officially adopted EU drone regulations (EASA), introducing Open/Specific/Certified categories and a 120 m altitude cap. The minimum age to pilot a drone solo is 12, with pilots aged 12–15 requiring supervision by a 16+ year-old. Operator registration with FOCA is mandatory for drones with a camera or weighing 250 g…
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