Summary of Drone Laws in Egypt
Hobbyist Drone Laws For Residents of Egypt
Drone Operations in Egypt are currently regulated.
- Hobbyist drone flights are allowed in Egypt
- Hobbyist Egypt drone pilot license is not required
- Hobbyist Drone registration/authorization is required in Egypt for hobbyists
- Drone Remote ID is not required in Egypt for hobbyists
- Drone Insurance is not required but recommended for hobbyists’ drone operations in Egypt
Read below for more details on Hobbyist Drone Laws in Egypt and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!
Commercial Drone Laws For Residents of Egypt
Drone Operations in Egypt are currently regulated.
- Commercial drone flights are allowed in Egypt
- Commercial Egypt drone pilot license is not required
- Commercial Drone registration/authorization is required in Egypt for commercial drone operators
- Drone Remote ID is not required in Egypt for Commercial Drone Operators
- Drone Insurance is not required for commercial drone operations in Egypt
Read below for more details on Commercial Drone Laws in Egypt and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!
Drone Laws For Visitors To Egypt
Drone Operations in Egypt are currently regulated.
- Foreign visitor drone flights are allowed in Egypt with authorization (difficult to get)
- Foreign visitor drone pilot license is not required
- Drone registration/authorization is required in Egypt for visitors/tourists
- Drone Remote ID is not required in Egypt for tourists
- Drone Insurance is not required but recommended for tourist drone operations in Egypt
Read below for more details on Drone Laws in Egypt for Visitors (Tourists) and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!
Drone Laws For Government Drone Operators in Egypt
Drone Operations in Egypt are currently regulated.
- Government drone flights are allowed in Egypt
- Government drone pilot license is required
- Drone registration is required in Egypt for Government operations
- Drone Remote ID is not required in Egypt for Government operations
- Drone Insurance is not required for Government drone operations in Egypt
Read below for more details on Drone Laws in Egypt for Government Drone Operations and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!
Agencies Responsible for regulating drones in the Arab Republic of Egypt
Drone Regulator in Egypt: Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA)
UAS Laws – General rules for flying drones in Egypt
The Egyptian agency responsible for drone safety, ECAA, has provided several internet-accessible details on flying for fun or work. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details go to the link above.
Are drones allowed in Egypt?
According to ECAA, drone operations are technically legal in Egypt if the Civil Aviation Authority grants permission. Obtaining consent is extremely difficult. Read on for more details.
Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Egypt:
- Before operating your drone, you must obtain permission from Egypt’s Civil Aviation Authority.
- Never fly over a crowd or a group of people with your drone.
- Consider others’ privacy when flying a drone.
- Avoid flying your drone over airports or in areas that aircraft fly over frequently. You must fly during daylight hours and only when the weather is favorable.
- Avoid flying your drone over extremely sensitive areas, such as government or military installations. In these areas, drones or drones equipped with cameras are prohibited.
- Only fly during the day and in good weather conditions with clear visibility.
- Do not fly above 400 feet.
- Keep your drone within direct visibility.
- Do not fly closer than 9 kilometers (5.5 miles) from all airports and airfields.
- Do not fly in sensitive areas, such as government or military facilities.
- You may only use automatic flight maneuvers if you can intervene as a pilot at any time during the operation.
Penalties
Egypt enacted stringent legislation in 2017 prohibiting the use and trade of drones. This law makes it illegal to import, manufacture, sell, collect, or possess drones unless you receive a permit from the Ministry of Defense.
Anyone who violates or violates the law will face a fine of LE 5,000-50,000 or a prison sentence of between one and seven years. The military judiciary will enforce the laws.
Additional Notes For Foreign Operators
Egyptian Customs have reportedly seized many drones. Unless you have prior authorization, your drone will likely be confiscated at the point of entry.
Notes for recreational drone pilots flying for fun in Egypt
See the general rules above.
Notes for operating Commercial Drone Services in Egypt
See the general rules above.
Useful published information on flying drones in Egypt
Here is a sample of what you might expect if you follow the drone laws and fly in Egypt…
Authoritative Sources of Information on Egypt Drone Laws
We will attempt to keep an updated list of online authoritative links to regulators and other official websites here:
- Drone Regulator Website: Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA)
- Link To SUAS Laws: N/A
- No Fly Zone Maps/Locations: N/A
- UAV Registration Site: N/A
- Drone Operator Licensing Site: N/A
- Others: N/A
NOTE: This page is about the Regulation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS), Small UAS, Remote Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS), unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), and drone are interchangeable terms unless specified. Model Aircraft, toy, remote-controlled, and RC aircraft may be covered by the same regulations unless specified.
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