Key Facts at a Glance Overview: Iceland’s Drone Regulations in Reykjavik Reykjavík, like all of Iceland, follows a standardized set of drone laws that were updated to align with European Union (EASA) regulations in recent years icelandtraveltips.com reddit.com. The Icelandic Transport Authority (Samgöngustofa) oversees these rules, which apply nationwide – meaning there aren’t separate city-specific…
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Dubai Marina falls under UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) rules, with no Marina-only drone laws. Recreational drones must be registered with the GCAA, weigh 5 kg (11 lbs) or less, and may only fly in approved green zones shown on the UAE Drone Map app. Drones must not…
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Hungary follows EU Regulations 2019/945 and 2019/947, applying the Open, Specific, and Certified categories, with Open flights limited to 120 m altitude, Visual Line of Sight, and no flights over large assemblies. Hungary requires national registration for virtually all drones above toy criteria, insurance is mandatory, and any flight within Budapest’s built-up area requires a…
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Spain fully adopted the EU drone framework in 2021 (EU Regulations 2019/947 and 2019/945), eliminating the recreational vs professional distinction and regulating all flights by risk category. The Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea (AESA) regulates drones nationwide; operator registration is mandatory for drones weighing 250g or more or with a camera, completed online with an…
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The nationwide altitude limit for drones is 150 meters above ground level, and flying higher requires explicit permission. Drones may not fly within 5 nautical miles (about 9.3 kilometers) of any airport or aerodrome without clearance, forming airport control zones. No-fly zones include central Seoul around the Blue House (P-73A and P-73B) with the surrounding…
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