The Maldives allows drone operations only under strict regulations and case-by-case approvals drone-laws.com. This is largely due to the country’s unique geography – 99% of its area is ocean, dotted with resort islands and over 90 seaplane platforms that support frequent low-altitude flights caa.gov.mv. As a result, flying a drone in the Maldives requires careful…
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Thinking of flying a drone in Munich? The Bavarian capital enforces strict drone regulations aligned with Germany’s national and EU-wide rules. Both casual hobby pilots and commercial operators face detailed requirements – from mandatory registration and licensing to unexpected local no-fly zones – all under penalty of hefty fines. Below is an up-to-date, comprehensive guide…
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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 and valid for 5 years after online training and exams. Drones under 250 g with…
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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 Decision No. 48 of 2024 on April 5, 2024, regulating civil drone use in the…
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