Countries in Asia and a summary of their drone regulatory status – Regulations for recreational and commercial drone operators with links to regulators can be found by following the link to the country page.
NOTE: Countries are grouped into Continents using Wikipedia List of countries by continents. Some countries may be listed on multiple continents.
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Drone Laws in Afghanistan
According to CAA, drone use is allowed in Afghanistan, however, regulations are not mature and may be subject to local interpretation. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Armenia
According to GDCA, drone operations are allowed in Armenia subject to GDCA regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Azerbaijan
According to CAA, drones are restricted for private drone pilots but allowed for commercial use in Azerbaijan, subject to CAA regulations. Read on for details.
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Drone Laws in Bahrain
According to BCAA, drone operations are allowed in Bahrain subject to regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Bangladesh
According to CAAB, drone use is allowed in Bangladesh, subject to CAAB regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Bhutan
According to BCAA, drone operations are limited to government use in Bhutan subject to regulations provided by the BCAA. Read on for details.
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Drone Laws in Brunei
According to DCA, drone operations are allowed in Brunei, subject to DCA regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Cambodia
According to SCCA, Drone operations are not regulated in Cambodia. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in China
According to CAAC, drone use is allowed in China, subject to CAAC regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Egypt
According to ECAA, drone operations are technically legal in Egypt subject to ECAA regulations. Obtaining consent is very difficult. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Georgia (Country)
According to GCAA, drone use is allowed in Georgia, subject to GCAA regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in India
According to DGCA, drone use is allowed in India, subject to DGCA regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Indonesia
According to DGCA, drone use is allowed in Indonesia, subject to strict DGCA regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Iran
According to CAOI, drone use is allowed in Iran, subject to strict CAOI regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Iraq
According to ICAA, Drone operations are not regulated in Iraq. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Israel
According to CAAI, drone use is allowed in Israel, subject to very strict CAAI regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Japan
According to JCAB, drone use is allowed in Japan, subject to strict JCAB regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Jordan
According to CARC, drone use is allowed in Jordan, subject to CARC regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Kazakhstan
According to CAC, drone use is allowed in Kazakhstan, subject to CAC regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Kuwait
According to DGCA, drone use is allowed in Kuwait, subject to strict DGCA regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Kyrgyzstan
According to CAA, Drone operations are not regulated in Kyrgyzstan. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Laos
According to DCA, drone use is allowed in Laos, subject to DCA regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Lebanon
According to DGCA, drone use is allowed in Lebanon, subject to very strict DGCA and Lebanese Army regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Malaysia
According to CAAM, drones are allowed in Malaysia, subject to CAAM regulations. Read on for details.
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Drone Laws in Mongolia
According to CAAM, drone operations are allowed in Mongolia subject to CAAM regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Myanmar
According to MDCA, drones are allowed in Myanmar, subject to MDCA regulations. Read on for details.
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Drone Laws in Nepal
According to CAAN, drones are allowed in Nepal, subject to CAAN regulations. Read on for details.
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Drone Laws in North Korea
According to GACA, drone operations in North Korea are strictly limited to governmental agencies and require GACA authorization. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Pakistan
According to PCAA, drones are allowed in Pakistan, subject to PCAA regulations. Read on for details.
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Drone Laws in Qatar
According to the CAA, drone use is prohibited in Qatar without prior permission by CAA and is subject to strict regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Russia
According to FATA, drones are allowed in Russia, subject to FATA regulations. Read on for details.
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Drone Laws in Saudi Arabia
According to the GACA, flying drones is legal in Saudi Arabia, but certain regulations must be strictly followed. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Singapore
According to the CAAS, flying drones is legal in Singapore, but certain regulations must be strictly followed. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in South Korea
According to the KOCA, flying drones is legal in South Korea, but certain regulations must be strictly followed. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Sri Lanka
According to the CAASL, flying drones is legal in Sri Lanka, but certain regulations must be strictly followed. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Syria
According to SCAA, Drone operations are not regulated in Syria. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Taiwan
According to CAA, drones are allowed in Taiwan, subject to CAA regulations. Read on for details.
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Drone Laws in Tajikistan
According to MTRT, Drone operations are not regulated in Tajikistan. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Thailand
According to CAAT, drones are allowed in Thailand, subject to CAAT regulations. Read on for details.
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Drone Laws in the Maldives
According to MCAA, drones are allowed on a case-by-case basis in the Maldives, subject to strict MCAA regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in the Philippines
According to CAAP, drones are allowed in the Philippines, subject to CAAP regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in the Sultanate of Oman
According to CAA, drones are allowed in Oman, subject to CAA regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in the UAE
According to GCAA, drones are allowed in the UAE, subject to GCAA regulations. However the MOI has temporarily suspended all drone operations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Timor-Leste
According to CAA, Drone operations are not regulated in Timor-Leste. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Turkey
According to DGSAA, drones are allowed in Turkey, subject to DGSAA regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Turkmenistan
According to AT, Drone operations are not regulated in Turkmenistan. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Uzbekistan
Drones are only allowed for governmental use in Uzbekistan. Aircraft models and toy models may be operated under less stringent rules. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Vietnam
According to CAAV, drones are allowed in Vietnam, subject to CAAV regulations. Read on for more details.
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Drone Laws in Yemen
According to CAMA, Drone operations are not regulated in Yemen. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.
