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Drone Laws in Libya

Summary of Drone Laws in Libya

Hobbyist Drone Laws For Residents of Libya

Drone Operations in Libya are currently regulated and prohibited without permission


  • Hobbyist drone flights are prohibited in Libya without permission
  • Hobbyist Libya drone pilot license is not applicable
  • Hobbyist Drone registration is not applicable in Libya for hobbyists
  • Drone Remote ID is not required in Libya for hobbyists
  • Drone Insurance is not applicable for hobbyists’ drone operations in Libya

Read below for more details on Hobbyist Drone Laws in Libya and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!

Commercial Drone Laws For Residents of Libya

Drone Operations in Libya are currently regulated and prohibited without permission


  • Commercial drone flights are prohibited in Libya without permission
  • Commercial Libya drone pilot license is not applicable
  • Commercial Drone registration is uncertain in Libya for commercial drone operators
  • Drone Remote ID is not required in Libya for Commercial Drone Operators
  • Drone Insurance is uncertain for commercial drone operations in Libya

Read below for more details on Commercial Drone Laws in Libya and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!

Drone Laws For Visitors To Libya

Drone Operations in Libya are currently regulated and prohibited without permission


  • Foreign visitor drone flights are not allowed in Libya
  • Foreign visitor drone pilot license is not applicable
  • Drone registration is not applicable in Libya for visitors/tourists
  • Drone Remote ID is not applicable in Libya for tourists
  • Drone Insurance is not applicable for tourist drone operations in Libya

Read below for more details on Drone Laws in Libya for Visitors (Tourists) and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!

Drone Laws For Government Drone Operators in Libya

Drone Operations in Libya are currently regulated.


  • Government drone flights are allowed in Libya
  • Government drone pilot license is not required
  • Drone registration is required in Libya for Government operations
  • Drone Remote ID is not required in Libya for Government operations
  • Drone Insurance is not required for Government drone operations in Libya

Read below for more details on Drone Laws in Libya for Government Drone Operations and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!

Agencies Responsible for regulating drones in the State of Libya

Drone Regulator in Libya: Libya Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)


UAS Laws – General rules for flying drones in Libya

The Libyan agency responsible for drone safety, CAA, 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 Libya?

According to the CAA, Drone operations are prohibited in Libya without permission from the CAA. Read on for more details.

Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Libya:

Drones are specifically prohibited, as a notice on the CAA website informs:

State of Libya Government of National Accord Ministry of Transport Civil Aviation AuthorityIt is Prohibited to operate Unmanned Aircraft in the Libyan territorial air space without prior Permission/Licence issued by Libya Civil Aviation Authority. As this act poses a serious threat to the safety and air navigation in the State.

Contact the Libyan CAA for specific details on getting approvals to fly a drone.


Notes for recreational drone pilots flying for fun in Libya

See the general rules above.


Notes for operating Commercial Drone Services in Libya

See the general rules above.


Useful published information on flying drones in Libya

Here is a sample of what you might expect if you follow the drone laws and fly in Libya…


Authoritative Sources of Information on Libya Drone Laws

We will attempt to keep an updated list of online authoritative links to regulators and other official websites here:


  • Drone Regulator Website: Libya Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
  • 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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