Regulations News 7 July 2025

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. Recreational drone use is limited to Qatari citizens

21 July 2025

Drone Laws in Argentina 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations and Rules

In May 2025, ANAC issued Resolution 319/2025 introducing RAAC Part 100, modernizing drone rules and adopting the Latin American Aeronautical Regulations (LAR) to replace Resolution 880/2019. Recreational drone pilots in Argentina may fly without a license, but must be at

20 July 2025

2025 · Argentina · Drones · Laws · Regulations

Drone Laws in Poland (2025): Comprehensive Guide to Regulations & Requirements

Poland has implemented the EU drone framework since 31 December 2020 under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, with the Civil Aviation Authority (ULC) enforcing it. EU drone operations are categorized into Open (low risk), Specific

18 July 2025

2025 · Drones · Poland · Regulations · Technology

Comprehensive Guide to Drone Laws in Ireland (2025 Update)

Since 31 December 2020, Ireland follows EU drone rules (Regulations 2019/947 and 2019/945) enforced by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). Drones are categorized by risk as Open, Specific, and Certified, with Open and Specific covering most operations today. Operator registration

17 July 2025

2025 · Drones · Ireland · Laws · Regulations

Norway Drone Laws 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations & Recent Updates

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

15 July 2025

2025 · Drones · Norway · Regulations · Updates

Drone Laws in Greece: 2025 Comprehensive Guide for Recreational & Commercial Pilots

Greece implements the EU Drone Regulation 2019/947 and 2019/945, effective end of 2020, using Open, Specific, and Certified risk-based categories. The Open category allows drones under 25 kg to fly up to 120 meters and in visual line-of-sight with no

14 July 2025

2025 · Drones · Greece · Pilots · Regulations

Comprehensive Guide to Drone Laws in Portugal (2025 Update)

Since January 1, 2021, Portugal adopted EU drone regulations (EU 2019/947 and 2019/945) under EASA, introducing Open/Specific/Certified categories. The Open category applies to drones under 25 kg operated within visual line of sight up to 120 meters altitude, with subcategories

13 July 2025

Drones · Law · Permits · Portugal · Regulations

Drone Laws in Malaysia (2025): Comprehensive Guide to Regulations & Permits

As of early 2025, CAAM requires a permit for every drone flight in Malaysia, with an Authorisation To Fly (ATF) permit required before take-off for all operations. Drones are categorized by weight as ‘small’ up to 20 kg and ‘large’

11 July 2025

Drones · Malaysia · Permits · Regulations · Technology

Drone Laws in South Africa (2025 Update)

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) regulates drones under Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Regulations, which came into force on 1 July 2015. The 2023 amendments renamed the Remote Pilot Licence to Remote Pilot Certificate and updated related

10 July 2025

2025 · Drones · Laws · Regulations · South Africa

Hong Kong Drone Laws 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations and Requirements

Hong Kong’s drone regime is governed by the Small Unmanned Aircraft Order (Cap. 448G) under the Civil Aviation Ordinance, which took effect on June 1, 2022 and became fully enforced on December 1, 2022. The framework uses a risk-based classification

10 July 2025

2025 · Drones · Hong Kong · Regulations · Technology

Flying a Drone in Vienna? 2025 Laws Reveal Strict Rules, No-Fly Zones & Big Penalties

Drone operator registration is mandatory in Austria via Austro Control’s Dronespace, with a typical fee of €30–32 and a registration valid for 3 years. The Drone License (Drohnenführerschein) includes an A1/A3 basic certificate and an A2 certificate; both are EU-wide

8 July 2025

Aviation Laws · Drones · No-Fly Zones · Regulations · Vienna

Drone Laws in Abu Dhabi: What You Must Know in 2025

The UAE launched the UAE Drone One-Stop Platform, drones.gov.ae, in late 2024 to centralize pilot and drone registration, flight approvals, training information, and incident reporting, with full cross-emirate rollout by mid-2025. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport issued Administrative

7 July 2025

2025 · Abu Dhabi · Drone Laws · Regulations · Technology

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