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Drone Laws in Taiwan

Summary of Drone Laws in Taiwan

Hobbyist Drone Laws For Residents of Taiwan

Drone Operations in Taiwan are currently regulated.


  • Hobbyist drone flights are allowed in Taiwan
  • Hobbyist Taiwan drone pilot license is required for drones over 2kg
  • Hobbyist Drone registration is required in Taiwan for hobbyists flying drones over 250g
  • Drone Remote ID is not required in Taiwan for hobbyists
  • Drone Insurance is not required for hobbyists’ drone operations in Taiwan

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

Commercial Drone Laws For Residents of Taiwan

Drone Operations in Taiwan are currently regulated.


  • Commercial drone flights are allowed in Taiwan
  • Commercial Taiwan drone pilot license is required
  • Commercial Drone registration is required in Taiwan for commercial drone operators
  • Drone Remote ID is not required in Taiwan for Commercial Drone Operators
  • Drone Insurance is required for commercial drone operations in Taiwan

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

Drone Laws For Visitors To Taiwan

Drone Operations in Taiwan are currently regulated.


  • Foreign visitor drone flights are allowed in Taiwan
  • Foreign visitor drone pilot license is not required, but a permit is
  • Drone registration is required in Taiwan for visitors/tourists
  • Drone Remote ID is not required in Taiwan for tourists
  • Drone Insurance is not required, but recommended for tourist drone operations in Taiwan

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

Drone Laws For Government Drone Operators in Taiwan

Drone Operations in Taiwan are currently regulated.


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

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

Agencies Responsible for regulating drones in the Republic of China (Taiwan)

Drone Regulator in Taiwan: Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA)

Taiwan Drone Zone Regulator Information: Drone Taiwan Zone

Contact Information

If you need additional details we have not covered or specific case help, contact the Civil Aviation Authority at:

  • Address: 10548 No. 340, Dunhua North Road, Taipei
  • Phone: +886 2-2349-6317 | Customer Service Center: 0809-086-507​
  • Email: drone@mail.caa.gov.tw or gencaa@mail.caa.gov.tw

Please continue reading for more details on Taiwan Drone Laws.


UAS Laws – General rules for flying drones in Taiwan

CAA, the Taiwanese agency responsible for drone safety, has provided details on flying for fun or work. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details, go to the link above.

Are drones allowed in Taiwan?

According to the CAA, drones are allowed in Taiwan, subject to CAA regulations. Read on for details.

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

  • Avoid flying your drone directly over people or large crowds. 
  • Never fly your drone above 120 meters. 
  • When flying your drone, be considerate of others’ privacy. 
  • Avoid flying your drone over airports or in areas frequented by aircraft. 
  • You must fly during daylight hours and only in favorable weather. 
  • Avoid flying your drone over sensitive areas like government or military installations. Drones or camera drones are not permitted in these areas.
  • It is prohibited to fly over crowds, events, and parades. 
  • Highways, expressways, railways, mass transit systems, buildings, and other obstacles should be kept at a distance of 30 meters. 
  • Drone flights are permitted only within a visual line of sight (300 meters). 
  • Without prior authorization, drone flights are limited to daylight hours, i.e., between sunrise and sunset. 
  • The copter’s distance from the pilot must not exceed 900 meters (with an observer). 
  • One hundred sixty kilometers per hour is the top speed. 
  • Drones must not be piloted from moving objects, such as moving automobiles. 
  • A pilot is not permitted to operate two or more drones concurrently.

Registration and Certification Requirements for Drones in Taiwan?

The CAA has implemented the following regulations, which require registration and certification for certain drone operations. 

  • To register your drone, you must be at least 16 years old (+ if you are under 20, you will need the consent of your legal guardian.) 
  • Drones weighing more than 250 g must be registered with the CAA. 
  • On the remote-control drone, the registration number must be visible. 
  • Regardless of weight, all remote-control drones operated by government agencies, schools, or legal entities must be registered. 
  • A drone operator permit is required for drones weighing more than 2 kg, as well as government agencies, schools, and legal entities that operate drones. 
  • All commercial drone operations require a Business Operation Certificate.

No Fly zones in Taiwan

Numerous no-fly zones exist. Alternatively, you can check which requirements apply at your current location using the “SkySentry” app. 

Certain national parks require an application before flying there. 

Airports, military bases, national parks, and other locations designated by the government, local officials, or private property owners (without approval) are prohibited. 

You cannot fly within 2.6 kilometers of the airport’s sides or a 5-kilometer radius of the airport’s mid-end points. Additionally, you are not permitted to fly within 60 meters of the airport within a 6-kilometer radius on either side or within a 10-kilometer radius of the airport’s mid-end points. 

Refer to the civil aviation department for additional no-fly zones.

Note for Foreign Operators (Drone Taiwan)

Foreigners must obtain approval from the Civil Aviation Administration before flying a drone in Taiwan. 

Your application must include the following documents:

  • Application
  • Passport photocopy 
  • The drone registration, inspection, and operation certificate issued by a foreign country or region.
  • A Chinese translation must accompany the certificate if it is not in English. 

Foreigners’ remote control drone registration, inspection, and operation permits shall be valid for no more than six months from the date of issuance.


Notes for recreational drone pilots flying for fun in Taiwan

You do not require a permit or license. 

However, there are strict rules based on the weight of your drone, your flight zones, and a code of conduct that all operators must follow. 

If the weight of your drone exceeds 250 grams, you must register it. 

With this in mind, you must fly: 

·      away from crowds, events, and parades at a maximum altitude of 122 meters. 

·      Thirty meters away from highways, expressways, railways, public transportation systems, structures, and other impediments. 

·      Only within a visual range of 300m (maximum 900 meters away from you with an observer) and during the daytime. 

·      At a maximum speed of 160 kilometers per hour 

·      Operate only one drone at a time 

·      Do not fly a drone from a moving vehicle

Follow the general rules listed above, but check for updates by visiting the regulator’s links provided.


Notes for operating Commercial Drone Services in Taiwan

To use your drone commercially, you must register it with the CAA. 

You will require insurance to cover your flying activities in Taiwan. 

Legal entities must register and obtain a pilot license for their drones regardless of weight. 

See the general rules above


Useful published information on flying drones in Taiwan

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


Authoritative Sources of Information on Taiwan Drone Laws

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



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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24 responses to “Drone Laws in Taiwan”

  1. Va

    Is it required for an ARC holding foreigner to register to fly a Taiwan-bought drone (less than 250g)?

    1. Editorial Team

      The regulation is not clear to us. Please check with the regulator and let us know what you find.

  2. Jay

    So no night flying? Do you have a detailed list of all the rules and penalties if caught?
    It is so hard to find updated maps and accurate info about drones in Taiwan…

    1. Editorial Team

      We have added links above to the regulator website with more details on the rules

  3. TLZZEE

    Hello-

    I have a DJI Mini 2 Registered in both Canada and US. I am flying from Canada to Vietnam but only transiting (3.5 hrs) through the Taiwan airport with no intention of exiting the airport.
    While my drone is in my carry-on, are they any special requirements or declaration I need to make at airport security when transferring to the airport transit area?

    1. Editorial Team

      Usually if transiting and not exiting the secure airport areas, you will not have to declare your drone.

  4. Seb

    May I know for recreational drone flying also need permit? It is written under Recreational drone flying doesn’t require a permit as long as the drone is below 250g.

    1. Editorial Team

      Taiwan residents flying Under 250g drone flown recreationally do not require a permit. Foreign visitors will.

      1. Ben

        Where is the web link to register for visitor?

        1. Editorial Team

          Contact the regulator directly for authorization.

  5. Gary

    Hi,
    I am trying to register my drone but not sure what’s Drone Registration Cert Number and Drone inspection cert number as we do not have these info in Singapore.
    Please assist

    1. Merlin at Drone Laws

      Gary, your drone registration cert is any document from Singapore Regulator indicating your drone is registered.

  6. Gary Chow

    Hi,
    I have a DJI mini 3 pro that weighs 249 grams, and will fly for fun in Taiwan during my holiday trip in Nov 2023.
    Do I need to register as I am from Singapore.
    Awaiting your revert.

    1. Merlin at Drone Laws

      Gary, you will require CAA approval. Please see the section for Foreign Operators above for information on the application required.

      1. Sebastian

        May I know if recreational drone flying with a drone that is l3ss than 250g also requires permit from CAA? It was written above that recreational drone pilot does not require permit if the drone is less than 250g.

        1. Editorial Team

          Taiwan residents flying Under 250g drone flown recreationally do not require a permit. Foreign visitors will.

  7. Taiwan Visuals

    Thank you for this compact drones law information!
    I have 2 questions:
    1. It is stated you are not allowed to fly the drone during night times, then is it possible for me to get the authorization? If so how can I apply for it?
    2. I am a foreigner in Taiwan but the drone I have is below 250 grams so do I still need to register my drone? Because it is stated here that foreigners need to register with CAA?
    Thank you very much for your time!

    1. Merlin at Drone Laws

      1. Check with the regulator for authorization beyond those described above.
      2. You must register as a foreigner. The regulator will indicate whether your drone should be registered

  8. 瑞馬

    Hello, I am an OFW (Oversea Filipino Worker) here in Taiwan. I am planning to have a vacation to Philippines and I own two mini drones. If I brought my drones to Philippines and return here with a drone, should I need to register for it? If Yes, where can I register? I hope you notice this questions, thank you!

    1. Merlin at Drone Laws

      We are not sure we understand your question. Are you taking the drones to the Philippines, or taking them from the Philippines to Taiwan?

  9. Stephen

    For some national park , need get Application for Flying Drone

    Taroko National Park : (highly recommended to go)
    https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/Default.aspx
    Application for Flying Drone in Taroko National Park
    https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/News_Content.aspx?n=7880&sms=11222&s=232051
    “submit a permit application to the Park Headquarters 3 months to 7 days before the date of operation.”

  10. Stephen

    ” Only within visual range (maximum 900 meters away from you) and during the daytime. ”
    this one means extended sight distance, need a Observer help , Line of sight for single driver still 300 meters.

    1. Merlin at Drone Laws

      Clarified above. Thank you

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24 thoughts on “Drone Laws in Taiwan”

  1. So no night flying? Do you have a detailed list of all the rules and penalties if caught?
    It is so hard to find updated maps and accurate info about drones in Taiwan…

    Reply
  2. Hello-

    I have a DJI Mini 2 Registered in both Canada and US. I am flying from Canada to Vietnam but only transiting (3.5 hrs) through the Taiwan airport with no intention of exiting the airport.
    While my drone is in my carry-on, are they any special requirements or declaration I need to make at airport security when transferring to the airport transit area?

    Reply
  3. May I know for recreational drone flying also need permit? It is written under Recreational drone flying doesn’t require a permit as long as the drone is below 250g.

    Reply
  4. Hi,
    I am trying to register my drone but not sure what’s Drone Registration Cert Number and Drone inspection cert number as we do not have these info in Singapore.
    Please assist

    Reply
  5. Hi,
    I have a DJI mini 3 pro that weighs 249 grams, and will fly for fun in Taiwan during my holiday trip in Nov 2023.
    Do I need to register as I am from Singapore.
    Awaiting your revert.

    Reply
    • Gary, you will require CAA approval. Please see the section for Foreign Operators above for information on the application required.

      Reply
      • May I know if recreational drone flying with a drone that is l3ss than 250g also requires permit from CAA? It was written above that recreational drone pilot does not require permit if the drone is less than 250g.

        Reply
  6. Thank you for this compact drones law information!
    I have 2 questions:
    1. It is stated you are not allowed to fly the drone during night times, then is it possible for me to get the authorization? If so how can I apply for it?
    2. I am a foreigner in Taiwan but the drone I have is below 250 grams so do I still need to register my drone? Because it is stated here that foreigners need to register with CAA?
    Thank you very much for your time!

    Reply
    • 1. Check with the regulator for authorization beyond those described above.
      2. You must register as a foreigner. The regulator will indicate whether your drone should be registered

      Reply
  7. Hello, I am an OFW (Oversea Filipino Worker) here in Taiwan. I am planning to have a vacation to Philippines and I own two mini drones. If I brought my drones to Philippines and return here with a drone, should I need to register for it? If Yes, where can I register? I hope you notice this questions, thank you!

    Reply
    • We are not sure we understand your question. Are you taking the drones to the Philippines, or taking them from the Philippines to Taiwan?

      Reply
  8. ” Only within visual range (maximum 900 meters away from you) and during the daytime. ”
    this one means extended sight distance, need a Observer help , Line of sight for single driver still 300 meters.

    Reply

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