Drone Laws for the UAE

– Each drone must have Registration in GCAA. This can be done here.

– Flying near public areas and private properties is NOT allowed.

– Only day time flights. Good weather conditions – required.

– Distance to Airports, Airfields or controlled zones – at least 5 km.

– Radio contact with the drone during the flight – required.

– Avoid any collisions with other objects.

– Visual eye contact all the flight time.

– High of the flight – max 122m.

– Drone with weight 5 kg or less – are allowed to fly only in approved flying zone.

– Video or image recording is allowed only for drone pilots with Emirates ID and registration with GCAA in allowed locations. There are applications in Android and iTunes where you can see exact allowed and restricted zones for take photos or video.

If pilot intend to resell his drone – he is obligated to inform GCAA via official website.

If an accident appear or lost drone control – immediately inform GCAA on hotline: +971506414667 and E-mail: aai@gcaa.gov.ae

Minimum age for pilots- 21 years old – for drones more than 25 kg.