Moscow

Drones over 150 g must be registered with Rosaviatsia within 10 days of import or purchase, or face fines. Registrants must provide drone specs (mass, serial number, manufacturer) and owner ID to obtain a unique UAV registration number. Liability insurance is mandatory for all UAV owners in Russia. Drones up to 30 kg must be registered; toys under 0.15 kg are exempt. Commercial drone operators must hold a Rosaviatsia pilot certificate and obtain a separate aerial filming permit from the Transport Ministry. In March 2022, the weight threshold was lowered from 250 g to 150 g to capture more small