Regulations News: 21 July 2025

Helsinki Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Rules, Permits & No-Fly Zones

Finland adopted EU-wide EASA open category rules in 2021, applying them to Helsinki drone pilots. Recreational pilots must maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) at all times, with brief overflight of a

10 August 2025

Israel’s Drone Laws in 2025 – Ultimate Guide to Regulations, Permits & No-Fly Zones

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

9 August 2025

Drones · Israel · No-Fly Zones · Permits · Regulations

Belgium’s Drone Laws Revealed: 12 Essential Facts You Must Know (2025 Update)

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

8 August 2025

2025 · Belgium · Drones · Regulations · Technology

Drone Laws in Prague 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Safe & Legal Flying

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

6 August 2025

Drones · Legal Advice · Prague · Regulations · Safety Tips

Drone Laws in the Maldives (2025 Update)

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

4 August 2025

2025 Update · Drone Laws · Maldives · Regulations · Technology

Don’t Fly Your Drone in Oslo Until You Read This: 2025 Guide to Norway’s Drone Laws

Norway adopted EASA’s unified drone rules in 2021, aligning Oslo’s laws with the EU Open, Specific, and Certified framework. Drone operators must register to obtain a unique operator ID; EU/EEA citizens register

4 August 2025

Drone Laws · Norway Guide · Oslo · Regulations · Technology

Vietnam’s 2025 Drone Law Overhaul: Ultimate Guide to New Rules, Permits & No-Fly Zones

As of mid-2025, Vietnam allows drones under 250 grams flown purely for fun without a permit, such as the DJI Mini series. All drone flights require a flight permit issued by the

31 July 2025

Drones · Laws · Regulations · Technology · Vietnam

Amsterdam Drone Laws 2025: 8 Key Rules & Regulations You Must Know Before You Fly

In the Netherlands, the open category limits are a maximum altitude of 120 meters, must be flown in Visual Line of Sight, with specific bystander distances (roughly 50 meters for 1–2 kg

28 July 2025

2025 · Amsterdam · Drones · Laws · Regulations

Munich Drone Laws 2025: 10 Surprising Rules & No-Fly Zones You Must Know

The Open category rules cap drone altitude at 120 meters and require no special permit if you meet the Open-category conditions (weight, VLOS, no dangerous goods). Online registration with the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA)

26 July 2025

Drone Laws · Munich · No-Fly Zones · Regulations · Technology

Egypt’s Drone Laws Exposed: The 2025 Guide to Permits, No-Fly Zones, and Penalties

Under Law 216 of 2017, Egypt requires a Defense Ministry permit to own or operate a drone, effectively banning recreational use without authorization. Importing or bringing a drone into Egypt without prior

23 July 2025

Drone Laws · Egypt · Regulations · Safety · Travel

San Francisco’s Drone Law Exposed: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to No-Fly Zones and Regulations

Drones weighing over 0.55 pounds (250 grams) must be registered with the FAA for $5 every three years, via the FAA Drone Zone, and drones under 250 grams used recreationally are exempt

22 July 2025

Drones · Law · Regulations · San Francisco · Technology

Drone Laws in Qatar: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) is the primary agency regulating drone use in Qatar. Drone flights require prior authorization from the QCAA, and casual hobby flying is effectively prohibited without permission.

21 July 2025

2025 · Drones · Laws · Qatar · Regulations

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