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Galápagos Drone Ban REVEALED: Must-Read Rules for Tourists (2025 Update)

Galápagos Drone Ban REVEALED: Must-Read Rules for Tourists (2025 Update)

Key Facts Overview of Drone Regulations in the Galápagos Islands Drones in Ecuador are regulated by the Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC) under national aviation law. In March 2024 the DGAC issued Resolution 0019-2024, a comprehensive update to the rules for remotely piloted aircraft (RPAS) es.scribd.com. However, the Galápagos Archipelago has a special conservation and legal status, so it imposes additional restrictions. Specifically, Galápagos park regulations explicitly require authorization for drone use. Ecuador’s Environment Ministry published visitor rules stating that “the use of drones requires authorization from the Galápagos National Park Directorate” ambiente.gob.ec. In other words, visitors must treat
15 September 2025
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Don’t Get Fined! Tbilisi Drone Laws 2025 – What Tourists & Locals MUST Know

Don’t Get Fined! Tbilisi Drone Laws 2025 – What Tourists & Locals MUST Know

Recreational vs. Commercial Drone Use in Georgia Georgia makes a clear distinction between recreational (hobby) drone use and commercial drone operations. In simple terms, hobbyist drone flights (for fun, personal photography, etc.) are allowed without burdensome licensing, whereas commercial flights (for business, paid work, or any profit motive) entail additional requirements: In summary, Georgia welcomes both hobby and commercial drones but holds commercial pilots to a higher standard of certification. Hobbyists enjoy more leniency (no license required) but still must register and fly safely. Professionals must be licensed, registered, and insured before they take on projects. Always identify which category
9 September 2025
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Florence Drone Laws Exposed: What Tourists Must Know Before Flying in Italy

Florence Drone Laws Exposed: What Tourists Must Know Before Flying in Italy

Key Facts about Drone Laws in Florence, Italy Florence-Specific Drone Restrictions Florence’s city authorities take a very protective stance toward drone flights, especially in the historic center. The entire old town of Florence – with its dense landmarks like the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, etc. – lies in what is effectively a “no-fly zone” for drones without prior authorization ts2.tech. This isn’t a quirk unique to Florence; many historic Italian city centers (Rome, Venice, etc.) have similar restrictions for reasons of safety, privacy, and heritage protection ts2.tech. In practice, if you open Italy’s
3 September 2025
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Internet Access in Phuket: A Tourist-Focused Overview

Internet Access in Phuket: A Tourist-Focused Overview

Phuket has widespread fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) with speeds up to 1 Gbps, and some cases 2 Gbps. AIS announced by mid-2024 that its 5G network reached 95% of Thailand’s population, including Phuket. 5G launched in 2020 and Phuket was among the first areas to receive it, along with Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Patong City launched free citywide Wi‑Fi using Cisco and CAT Telecom, via the SmartCityFreeWiFi network managed by Meraki. AIS tourist SIMs include an 8-day package for about 399 THB with 25 GB of high-speed data, plus 15- and 30-day options. 4G speeds in Phuket typically range 30–100 Mbps, while
15 May 2025
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