Drone Laws In 10 Countries

China

• Any drone weighing 250 grams or more must be registered with the CAAC
• Licensing is required for commercial operations
• Don't fly beyond your visual line of sight
• Do not fly above 500 meters
• Do not fly in densely populated areas
• Do not fly in airports, subways, or buildings
• Drones are not allowed in military areas




Brazil

• Drone pilots must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Drone pilots cannot operate more than one drone at a time
• Drone pilots must maintain a visual line of sight with their drones at all times
• Drone pilots flying a drone that weighs over 250 grams must hold an insurance that covers damage to thrid parties
• Flying is not allowed over prison or millitary facilities
• Flying is not allowed 30 meters or less from a building




America

• You must fly for hobby or recreation only
• You must fly your drone within a visual line of sight
• You must fly a drone under 25 kilograms unless certified by a community-based organisation
• You must never fly near an aircraft
• You must fly at or under 100 miles per hour
• You must never fly near emergency response efforts
• You must fly below 122 meters
• You must be at least 16 years old to fly




Canada

• All drone pilots with drones that weigh between 250 grams and 25 kilograms must get a drone pilot certificate
• You can only fly below 122 meters in the air
• Avoid forest fires, outdoor concerts, and parades
• Fly away from aircrafts




Argentina

• All drones must be registered with the National Aircraft Registry of the ANAC
• Drones are prohibited within 5 kilometers of airports, aerodomes, and heliports
• Drones are prohibited within some places that are crowded
• The minimum age of operating a drone is 18 years




Japan

• Drones may only be flown during the daytime
• Drones may not fly within 30 meters of people or private property
• Drones may not be used to transport hazardous goods
• Pilots must maintain a visual line of sight
• Drones may not drop objects when they are flying, either intentionally or accidentally




Australia

• You must only fly during the day
• You must not fly your drone above 120 meters
• You may not fly within 30 metres of people




Russia

• All drones weighing more than 250 grams must be registered
• Fly only during clear wheather and visibility
• Drone pilots must maintain a direct visual line of sight with their drone while flying
• Do not fly over people or congested areas
• Do not fly over sensitive areas such as millitary installations or airports




India

• Drones cannot be flown 400 feet vertically
• Drone pilots must maintain a visual line of sight at all times while flying
• No permission no takeoff




Korea

• Do not fly at night
• Do not fly where there is low visibility
• Do not fly beyond your sight
• Do not fly above 150 meters
• Do not fly above crowded areas

Information from: wacoach.com