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Pick a country and read its drone rules in that country's language: registration, licence, altitude, no-fly areas, official source, last-checked date.
Pick a country and its rules open in that country's language: registration, licence, altitude, no-fly areas, source and last-checked date.
- 日本JapanRegistration and Remote ID from 100 g. Permits for populated areas, airports, above 150 m; approvals for night, BVLOS and within 30 m of people. Licence optional except Level 4.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
- United StatesRegister from 250 g, Remote ID required, TRUST for recreation, Part 107 for work, 400 ft AGL, LAANC in controlled airspace.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
- United KingdomFlyer ID and Operator ID from the CAA, 120 m ceiling, Open category A1/A2/A3 distances, flight restriction zones around airports.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
- DeutschlandGermanyEU rules: operator registration with the LBA from 250 g or with a camera, A1/A3 certificate, A2 for closer flights, 120 m ceiling, mandatory liability insurance.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
- FranceEU rules plus French provisions: AlphaTango registration from 250 g or with a camera, A1/A3 online training, 120 m ceiling, electronic signalling from 800 g.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
- EspañaSpainEU rules: AESA operator registration from 250 g or with a camera, A1/A3 online training, A2 certificate for closer flights, 120 m ceiling, ENAIRE Drones map.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
- 中国ChinaInterim Regulations in force since 1 Jan 2024: real-name registration on UOM, micro/light drones fly in designated airspace without approval, pilot licence from small class, approval needed in controlled airspace.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
- भारतIndiaDrone Rules 2021: DigitalSky registration and UIN for all but nano, green/yellow/red zone map, 400 ft in green zones, Remote Pilot Certificate except nano and non-commercial micro.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
- BrasilBrazilANAC SISANT registration above 250 g, DECEA SARPAS airspace authorization, ANATEL homologation, 120 m ceiling, 30 m from uninvolved people.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
- РоссияRussiaRegistration with Rosaviatsiya for 150 g to 30 kg, airspace permission except limited low-level daytime VLOS cases, and regional bans in force since 2022.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
- IndonesiaMinistry of Transportation rules (PM 37/2020): registration and pilot certificate through SIDOPI-GO, permits above 120 m, near airports and in controlled airspace via AirNav Indonesia.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
- বাংলাদেশBangladeshCAAB Drone Registration and Flying Guideline 2020: registration and prior permission for non-toy drones, classes by use, no flying near airports and restricted areas. Overview level only.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
- الإمارات العربية المتحدةUnited Arab EmiratesGCAA and emirate-level authorities: registration of aircraft and operator, permit before every flight, recreational flying suspended nationwide since January 2022 except by special permit, licences for commercial use.Checked 2026-09-26Open →
Japan also has full guides: How to fly a drone in Japan →