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'''Regulation of unmanned aerial vehicles''' (UAVs) involves setting safety requirements, outlining regulations for the safe flying of drones, and enforcing action against errant users. 

The use of [[unmanned aerial vehicles]] or drones, is generally regulated by the [[civil aviation authority]] of the country. Nevertheless, the [[International Civil Aviation Organization|International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)]] began exploring the use of drone technology as far back as 2005, which resulted in a 2011 report.<ref name="Yearbook" /> Ireland was the first country to set a national framework aided by this report and larger aviation bodies such as the [[Federal Aviation Administration|FAA]] and the [[European Aviation Safety Agency|EASA]] quickly followed suit, which eventually led to influential regulations such as [https://www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets/news_story.cfm?newsId=22615 Part 107] and [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32019R0947 Regulation (EU) 2019/947].<ref name=":0">((Cite web|last=Boedecker|first=Hendrik|title=The 2021 Drone Regulation - What is new? What is planned?|url=https://droneii.com/the-2021-drone-regulation-what-is-new-what-is-planned|access-date=17 May 2021|website=Drone Industry Insights))</ref> As of January 2022, several countries are working on new regulations, ranging from BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight, or BLOS) operations to [[Unmanned aircraft system traffic management|UTM (unmanned traffic management)]] activities, which include the US, the EU, India, South Korea, Japan, and Australia among others.<ref>((Cite web|last=Alvarado|first=Ed|title=Insights on the Latest Drone Regulation 2022 ((!)) Droneii.com|url=https://droneii.com/latest-drone-regulation-2022|access-date=2022-01-03|language=en-US))</ref> 
[[File:MQ-9 Reaper in flight (2007).jpg|thumb|MQ-9 Reaper in flight (2007)]]

==Certification aspects==
One of the main barriers to the rapid full-scale growth of commercial unmanned aircraft is the concern for safety. As myriad certification agencies scramble to keep up with the unique demands of this fast-growing industry, one thing is clear – where applicable, pertinent certification standards for manned aircraft are starting to apply. For the complex electronics that provide communication and control of these systems, this means a swift move towards compliance with [[DO-178C]] and [[DO-254]] for software and hardware development.<ref name="Navigating">((cite book | title =Navigating Regulatory Compliance for UAV Electronics Development | date =1 May 2014 | url =http://www.techbriefs.com/feedback-footer-68/939-dtb/features/feature-articles/19616-navigating-regulatory-compliance-for-uav-electronics-development | magazine  =NASA Tech Briefs))</ref>

In most cases, unmanned aircraft (UA) can only be operated as part of a system, hence the term “unmanned aircraft system” (UAS). The UAS consists of an UA, a remote pilot station, and the command, control and communications links that join them; as such, safety considerations address all of these elements.<ref name="Yearbook" >((cite book | last1 =Cary | first1 =Leslie | last2 =Coyne | first2 =James | title =2011-2012 UAS Yearbook - UAS: The Global Perspective | publisher =Blyenburgh & Co | pages =112–115 | contribution =ICAO Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Circular 328 | url =http://uvs-info.com/phocadownload/05_3a_2011/P112-P115_C%26AI_ICAO-Advisory-Circular.pdf | access-date =2015-03-14 | archive-date =2016-03-04 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025432/http://uvs-info.com/phocadownload/05_3a_2011/P112-P115_C%26AI_ICAO-Advisory-Circular.pdf | url-status =dead ))</ref>

In 2011,<ref name="Yearbook" /> the [[International Civil Aviation Organization]] (ICAO) of the United Nations published Circular 328, which states that a UAS should demonstrate equivalent levels of safety as manned aircraft and thus meet relevant government rules for flight and flight equipment.
The ICAO further distinguishes between ''autonomous aircraft'' and ''remotely-piloted aircraft'' (RPA), and anticipates that only RPA "will be able to integrate into the international civil aviation system in the foreseeable future".<ref name="Yearbook" />

The year 2021 was a rather influential year for drone regulation for the drone industry given the regulations that would finally enter into force.<ref name=":0" /> Starting on December 31, 2020, the [[Unmanned Aircraft Regulation|unmanned aircraft regulation in the European Union]] whereby the first step for a drone operator/ remote pilot would be to register in the country in which they live, or have their main place of business. EASA also issued guidelines for the [https://www.easa.europa.eu/newsroom-and-events/press-releases/easa-issues-guidelines-management-drone-incidents-airports management of drone incidents at airports] and [https://www.easa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/dfu/ATM-ANS%201July%202021.pdf rules for air traffic management] would also kick in as of July 1, 2021. Meanwhile, the FAA announced new rules for remote identification and operations over people.<ref>((Cite web|title=Press Release – New Drone Rules Take Effect Today|url=https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=25980|access-date=2021-05-17|website=www.faa.gov|language=en-us))</ref>

==By country or region==
The [[European Union]] sees benefits and challenges for civilian drones, and in 2014 proposed a set of regulations to control the effects of drones on peoples' safety, security, and privacy.<ref>[[Siim Kallas|Kallas, Siim]]. "[http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-384_en.htm European Commission calls for tough standards to regulate civil drones]" ''[[European Commission]]'', 8 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.</ref>

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Advisory Group was set up in 2015 by the [[United Nations]]’ civil aviation arm to draw up global rules and regulations for the safe use of unmanned aircraft.<ref name=kaur>((cite news |last= Kaur|first= Karamjit|date= 22 May 2017 |title=Singapore joins global panel to regulate drone use|url= http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spore-joins-global-panel-to-regulate-drone-use|access-date= 10 April 2018))</ref> 
The team comprises countries such as the [[United States]], [[France]] and [[China]], as well as industry bodies like the global pilots' association.<ref name=kaur />

In December 2017, the [[International Air Transport Association]] (IATA), a global airline trade body, pressed governments to ensure the enforcement of regulations to curb reckless and dangerous flying of recreational drones.<ref name=scmp-lee>((cite news |last= Lee|first= Danny|date= 11 December 2017 |title= Tougher drone rules on the cards in Hong Kong as industry body warns of 'reckless' flying and threat to passenger aircraft|url= http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/2123766/tougher-drone-rules-cards-hong-kong-industry-body-warns|access-date= 1 April 2018))</ref>

===Australia===
In 2013, a [[Civil Aviation Safety Authority]] (CASA) spokesman said that those operating remotely piloted aircraft should keep them at least ((cvt|30|m)) away from structures, buildings, and people, and to check with the local council where they could be used.<ref name=smh-mystery-drone>((cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/mystery-drone-collides-with-sydney-harbour-bridge-20131004-2uzks.html|title=Mystery drone collides with Sydney Harbour Bridge|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|last=Kontominas|first=Bellinda|date=4 October 2013|access-date=5 October 2013))</ref>

CASA regulations require that UAVs be at least 30m from people and shouldn't be operated in a way that creates a hazard.<ref name=smh-drone-operators-referred>((cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/drone-operators-involved-in-athletes-injury-referred-to-director-of-public-prosecutions-20140708-zszsy.html|title=Drone operators involved in athlete's injury referred to Director of Public Prosecutions|newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|last=Grubb|first=Ben|date=8 July 2014|access-date=8 July 2014))</ref>

===Brazil===

In 2017,<ref>((cite web | url=https://www.anac.gov.br/assuntos/legislacao/legislacao-1/rbha-e-rbac/rbac/rbac-e-94 | title=RBAC-E 94 EMD 02 — Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil ANAC ))</ref> the National Civil Aviation Agency regulated the operation of drones through the Brazilian Special Civil Aviation Regulation No. 94/2017 (RBAC-E No. 94/2017). ANAC's regulation complements the drone operating rules established by the Airspace Control Department (DECEA) and the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL).

===Canada===
In 2016 [[Transport Canada]] proposed the implementation of new regulations that would require all drones over 250 grams to be registered and insured and that operators would be required to be a minimum age and pass an exam in order to get a license.<ref name="MyUser_Cbc.ca_November_11_2016c">((cite web |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/transport-canada-drone-regulations-1.3810123 |title=Rigorous rules proposed for recreational drone flyers, documents show - Ottawa - CBC News |newspaper=Cbc.ca |access-date= November 11, 2016))</ref> These regulations were introduced in 2019.<ref>((cite web |title=New rules for drones in Canada |url=IEEE produces over 30% world's literature electrical electronics engineering computer science fields publishing 100 peer-reviewed journals |website=www.tc.gc.ca |publisher=Government of Canada |access-date=25 August 2019))</ref>

===France===
Overflights of nuclear power plants are illegal in France, with a punishment of a year in prison and a fine of €75,000 if an aircraft comes within 5&nbsp;km horizontally or 1&nbsp;km vertically of a plant.<ref name=nyt-unidentified-drones-above-french-nuclear>((cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/04/world/europe/unidentified-drones-are-spotted-above-french-nuclear-plants.html?_r=0|title=Unidentified Drones Are Seen Above French Nuclear Plants|date=3 November 2014|access-date=9 November 2014|last=de la BAUME|first=Maïa|work=[[The New York Times]]))</ref>

===Hong Kong===
While [[no-fly zone]]s have been declared in [[Victoria Harbour]], the airport, military sites, prisons and in government-run leisure facilities, it was reported that rules were rarely enforced or observed.<ref name=scmp-lee /> The [[Hong Kong government]] is proposing to introduce regulations that will broadly follow American standards, which might require all drones above a certain weight to be registered.<ref name=scmp-lee-2>((cite news |last= Lee|first= Danny|date= 12 December 2017 |title= Tighten drone flying rules now rather than wait for revised laws, Hong Kong lawmakers urge officials|url= http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/2124035/tighten-drone-flying-rules-now-rather-wait-revised-laws-hong|access-date= 1 April 2018))</ref> Information would then made available to law enforcement authorities, and failure to register and tag a drone could be punishable by a US$250,000 (HK$1.95 million) fine or up to three years in jail.<ref name=scmp-lee-2 /> A short public consultation on the matter is set to be conducted by the first quarter of 2018, and to finish by mid-2018.<ref name=scmp-lee /> SUA weighing over 250g (except SUA of which flight is wholly within an enclosed area of domestic premises) must be registered with [[Civil Aviation Department (Hong Kong)|Civil Aviation Department (CAD)]] before operation, SUA registration may be submitted by a natural person of at least 18 years of age. <ref>((Cite web |title=Safety information of Civil Aviation Department |url=https://esua.cad.gov.hk/web/information/faq |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=esua.cad.gov.hk))</ref> 
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|Category of Operation
|Standard Category A1 Operation
|Standard Category A2 Operation
|Advanced Operation
|-
|Criteria
|Category A1 SUA (weight ≤ 250 g)

(Within Category A1 operating requirements, see Q6)
|Category A2 SUA (250 g < weight ≤ 7 kg) and Category A1 SUA under exemption

(Within Category A2 operating requirements, see Q6)
|(i)              SUA weight ≤ 7 kg but exceeding the respective Standard Cat A1/A2 operating requirements;

(ii)            SUA weight > 7 kg and ≤ 25 kg;

(iii)          operations involving carriage of dangerous goods; ''or''

(iv)          operations in restricted flying zone (except wholly within enclosed area)
|-
|Registration and labelling of SUA
|✖
|✔
|✔
|-
|Registration of remote pilots
|✖
|✔
|✔
|-
|Training and assessment of remote pilots
|✖
|✖
|✔
|-
|Basic equipment (flight log and geo-awareness)
|✖
|✔
|✔
|-
|Permission from CAD prior to operations required
|✖
|✖
|✔
|-
|SUA insurance for third-party liability (bodily injury and/or death)
|✖
|(Will commence on a later date to be specified)
|✔ (Minimum coverage: HKD $10 million)
|-
|Time of operations
| colspan="2" |Daylight only
| -
|-
|Maintain full-time visual line of sight
| colspan="2" |✔
| -
|-
|Maximum flying altitude

[Above Ground Level (AGL)]
|100 ft
|300 ft
| -
|-
|Minimum lateral separation from uninvolved people / structures / vehicles / vessels
|10 m
|10 m / 30m
| -
|-
|Maximum speed
|20 km/hr
|20 km/hr  / 50 km/hr
| -
|-
|Maximum number of SUA to be operated by a remote pilot at the same time
| colspan="2" |1
| -
|-
|Maximum dimensions of SUA
| colspan="2" |1 m, except that the longest distance between any two rotor blade tips can be up to 1.2 m
| -
|-
|Carriage of person or animal
| colspan="2" |Unless with permission
| -
|-
|Nothing to be dropped from SUA
| colspan="2" |Unless with permission
| -
|}

=== India ===
Permission from [[Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing|WPC]] is required for importing any radio controlled equipments in India, including drones/UAV. Drones imported into India, without prior permission from WPC and [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|DGCA]],<ref>[http://www.dgca.nic.in/misc/draft%20cars/CAR%20-%20UAS%20(Draft_Nov2017).pdf Requirements for Operation of Civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft System], PDF, 2017 draft</ref> will be confiscated by Customs at point of entry. Drones above 2&nbsp;kg also requires Air Defense clearance([[Flight permit]]); and drone pilot who is least 18 years old, and has completed the 'drone pilot training'.<ref>[https://www.gislounge.com/regulations-affecting-use-drones-india/ Regulations Affecting the Use of Drones in India]</ref><ref>[https://www.indianinstituteofdrones.com/drone-courses India's mandatory drone pilot training course]</ref>

DGCA has on August 27, 2018, issued finalised drone guidelines. The regulations come into force from December 1, 2018. Under the regulations, drones are restricted items and cannot be carried in hand baggage. All drone operations are restricted to daylight and within visual line of sight. However, shooting in well-lit enclosed premises using micro drone up to 200&nbsp;ft is permitted even after sunset.<ref>[https://previewtech.net/drone-regulations-india-december-01/  Drone Regulations: Flying Drones to be legal in India from December 01]</ref>

=== Indonesia ===
In 2015, the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation's Directorate General of Civil Aviation published a rule that regulates the usage of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the Indonesian Airspace.<ref>((cite web|title=PM 90 Tahun 2015|url=http://hubud.dephub.go.id/?id/kepmen/download/898|publisher=Dirjen Perhubungan Udara, Kementrian Perhubungan Republik Indonesia|access-date=9 September 2015|ref=pm-90-2015-indonesia|pages=7|language=id|format=pdf))</ref> The rule states that UAVs should not fly above the altitude of 120m and should not fly inside restricted or prohibited area, and areas around airports. UAVs that require altitudes higher than 120m would require a written authorization from the [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (Indonesia)|Directorate General of Civil Aviation]]. Additionally, UAVs equipped with imaging equipment should not fly within 500m from the border of restricted or prohibited area, and if the UAV is involved in imaging activities, the operator should have written permission from the local government. Special UAVs equipped with farming equipment such as seed spreader or insecticide spray should only operate in farmland, and should not operate within 500m of housing area.<ref>Ron Bartsch; James Coyne; Katherine Gray; 2016. Drones in Society: Exploring the strange new world of unmanned aircraft. Taylor & Francis. p. 60. ((ISBN|978-1-315-40963-4)).</ref>

Instead of NFZ ([[No-fly zone]]) and No-Drone Zone (Airspace around airport at radius of 5 miles), there is a local regulation called KKOP (''Kawasan Keselamatan Operasi Penerbangan''). Refer to one of Indonesian Remote Pilot Certified and Drone Expert, Arya Dega, the KKOP is a UAV-restricted area that not included in NDZ or NFZ. I.e.: Presidencial Palace, [[Government Building and President's Office|Government Building]], some of [[Hospital]], and [[Military base|Military Facility]].<ref>((Cite web|url=http://suarabali.com/empat-anggota-humas-polda-bali-ikuti-basic-remote-pilot-course-fasi/|title=Empat Anggota Humas Polda Bali Ikuti Basic Remote Pilot Course FASI|last=Al-Aziz|first=Saparuddin|date=25 March 2019|website=Suarabali.com|language=id-ID|access-date=2019-06-29))</ref><ref>((Cite web|url=https://aryadega.com/perijinan-menerbangkan-drone-dan-sertifikasi-pilot-drone-di-indonesia-2018/|title=Perijinan Menerbangkan Drone dan Sertifikasi Pilot Drone di Indonesia 2018 – Arya Dega|last=Dega|first=Arya|date=14 July 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-29))</ref><ref>((Cite book|url=http://hubud.dephub.go.id/?id%20regulasi_uu%20download%205|title=Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 2009 tentang Penerbangan))</ref>

=== Iran ===
Since May 2023, imported drones are illegal.<ref>((Cite web |title=طرح مجلس برای پهپادهای غیرنظامی/ پیشنهاد ممنوعیت واردات- اخبار مجلس و دولت ایران - اخبار سیاسی تسنیم ((!)) Tasnim |url=https://www.tasnimnews.com/fa/news/1402/01/21/2878187/%D8%B7%D8%B1%D8%AD-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%B3-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%BE%D9%87%D9%BE%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%BA%DB%8C%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85%DB%8C-%D9%BE%DB%8C%D8%B4%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D9%85%D9%85%D9%86%D9%88%D8%B9%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=خبرگزاری تسنیم ((!)) Tasnim |language=fa))</ref> Flying drones are banned in Mazandaran province. Tehran city permits are done by IRGC base.<ref>((Cite web |last=زاده |first=محمد یوسفی |date=2017-02-20 |title=پرواز پهپادها در تهران ممنوع شد |url=https://sakhtafzarmag.com/ممنوعیت-پرواز-پهپادها-در-تهران/ |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=سخت افزار مگ |language=fa-IR))</ref><ref>((Cite news |title=استفاده از پهپاد در فضای عمومی مازندران ممنوع شد- اخبار مازندران - اخبار استانها تسنیم ((!)) Tasnim |language=fa |work=خبرگزاری تسنیم ((!)) Tasnim |url=https://www.tasnimnews.com/fa/news/1400/11/11/2654199/%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%87-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%BE%D9%87%D9%BE%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D9%81%D8%B6%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%88%D9%85%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%85%D9%86%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%B4%D8%AF |access-date=2023-07-21))</ref> All drones are registered for air defense.<ref>((Cite news |title=فرمانده پدافند هوایی خاتم‌الانبیا: پهپادها باید ثبت شوند |language=fa |work=BBC News فارسی |url=https://www.bbc.com/persian/iran-38911089 |access-date=2023-07-21))</ref> Kish island has a UAV post delivery.<ref>((Cite web |title=مجوز پرواز دو پهپاد پستی در کیش صادر شد – ITIRAN ((!)) آی تی ایران |url=https://itiran.com/2021/05/27/%d9%85%d8%ac%d9%88%d8%b2-%d9%be%d8%b1%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%b2-%d8%af%d9%88-%d9%be%d9%87%d9%be%d8%a7%d8%af-%d9%be%d8%b3%d8%aa%db%8c-%d8%af%d8%b1-%da%a9%db%8c%d8%b4-%d8%b5%d8%a7%d8%af%d8%b1-%d8%b4%d8%af/ |access-date=2023-07-21 |language=fa-IR))</ref> There are 18000 drones.<ref>((Cite web |date=2019-04-29 |title=18 هزار کاربر پهپاد غیرنظامی در کشور وجود دارد |url=http://www.iaumazandaran.ir/ |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی استان مازندران))</ref>

===Japan===
On 11 September 2015, an amendment to the Aeronautical Act was issued to introduce safety rules on unmanned aircraft (UA)/drones. The new regulations came into effect on 10 December 2015.<ref name=japan-regulation>((cite web |url= http://www.mlit.go.jp/en/koku/uas.html|title= Japan's safety rules on Unmanned Aircraft (UA)/Drone|author=<!--Not stated--> |website= Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism|access-date= 28 March 2018))</ref> According to the [[Civil Aviation Bureau]] in [[Japan]], the term “UA/drone”s refers to any airplane, rotorcraft, glider or airship which cannot accommodate any person on board and can be remotely or automatically piloted (excluding those lighter than 200 grams, inclusive of the battery weight.)<ref name="japan-regulation" />

Any person who intends to operate a UA/drones in the following airspace is required to obtain special permission from the [[Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism]].<ref name="japan-regulation" /> 
 
*(A) All airspace above or around airports, [[heliport]]s and [[aerodrome]]s. (airspace above the OLS, obstacle limitation surfaces.)
*(B) All airspace 150 meters above ground/water surface.
*(C) All airspace above Densely Inhabited Districts (DID), which are defined and published by the [[Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications]]. (i.e. [[urban area]] and [[suburb]], so only [[rural area]] is allowed)

When no permission is required from the minister, or obtained permission by extremely troublesome procedures, anyone should operate UA/drones in the daytime and within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS). [[Video telecontrol]]((Vague|date=October 2019)) or automated flight is prohibited. A 30-meter operating distance has to be maintained between the UA/drones and persons or properties on the ground/water surface. UA/drones should not be operated over event sites where many people gather. UA/drones should not carry hazardous materials such as combustible or explosives (except one for power source). Objects should not be dropped off from UA/drones other than touching down the ground. These restrictions can be granted by special permission from the minister.<ref name="japan-regulation" />

Furthermore, for security reasons, anyone cannot levitate any flying object including UA/drones, [[Balloon (aeronautics)|aeroballoons]], [[Glider (sailplane)|gliders]], [[flyboard]]s and [[jet pack]]s within about 300 meters from the [[National Diet Building]], the official residents of speakers of the [[House of Representatives (Japan)|House of Representatives]] and the [[House of Councillors (Japan)|House of Councillors]], the [[Prime Minister's Official Residence (Japan)|Prime Minister's Official Residence]], the [[Kasumigaseki]]s, the [[Supreme court]], [[Tokyo Imperial Palace]] (including Akasaka Imperial Residences), the main offices of political parties, the [[diplomatic mission]] offices, [[nuclear power plants]] and other nuclear facilities, as well as buildings used for inter-governmental political forum such as [[Group of Seven]] temporarily.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/security/kogatamujinki/index.html|title=Small unmanned aerial vehicles such as ban on flying law ((!)) National Police Agency website|website=National Police Agency website|language=ja|access-date=2018-11-05))</ref>

UA/drones will be radio-controlled, so one should follow the Japan Radio Act exactly.

Flying UA/drones above some parks, coasts and [[port]]s including [[Tottori Sand Dunes]] is restricted by the [[by-law]]s in some [[prefectures of Japan]]. Like many other countries, it is a kind of [[trespass]] to fly UA/drones indoors, near above the dwellings, or near above its surrounding soil without the permission of a person with legitimate rights.

===Malaysia===
Any person in charge of a small unmanned aircraft with a mass of 20 kilograms or less may fly the aircraft without approval from the [[Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia]] as long as “he is satisfied that the flight can safely be made”.<ref name=themalaymailonline>((cite news |date= 24 November 2017 |title= Not all drones require our approval, says DCA|url= http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/not-all-drones-require-our-approval-says-dca|access-date= 1 April 2018))</ref>

===Myanmar===
In November 2017, [[Myanmar]] sentenced three journalists and their driver to two months’ imprisonment for operating a drone near parliament while shooting a documentary.<ref name=straitstimes-myanmar>((cite news |last= Tan|first= Hui Yee|date= 27 November 2017 |title= Singaporean and Malaysian journalists jailed for drone use in Myanmar face possible immigration charge|url= http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singaporean-and-malaysian-journalists-jailed-for-drone-use-in-myanmar-face-possible |access-date= 29 March 2018))</ref> While Myanmar has no specific law on drones, individual authorities have tried to restrict the use of such equipment over their premises.<ref name=straitstimes-myanmar />

===The Philippines===
In 2015, the [[Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines]] (CAAP) announced that owners or operators of unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) who will operate the drones for commercial purposes must register with the CAAP, and secure a certification.<ref name=gma-news>((cite news |last= Fernandez|first= Amanda|date= 29 January 2015|title= CAAP: Drones for commercial use must be registered|url= http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/technology/420112/caap-drones-for-commercial-use-must-be-registered/story/|access-date= 28 March 2018))</ref> Commercial uses include filming, aerial mapping, surveying and other revenue purposes.<ref name=DOST-PCIEERD>((cite report |author= Philippine Council for industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD)|title= UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) |url= http://pcieerd.dost.gov.ph/images/glad/UAVPresentation-CAAP.pdf|access-date= 28 March 2018))</ref>

For operations specifically for model, sports, hobby and recreational activities, authorisation from the CAAP is not required. 
All operations of UAVs in Philippine airspace have to comply with the general guidelines stated in Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations Part 11.11.1.2 (General UAV Operations).<ref name=DOST-PCIEERD />

The UAV must be flown:<ref name=DOST-PCIEERD />
* 30 meters beyond a person who is not directly associated with the operation of the UAV;
* An altitude not exceeding 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL);
* Outside 10&nbsp;km radius from the Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP); and
* The UAV shall stay clear of populated area unless an approval from the CAAP has been granted.

=== Republic of Ireland ===
((Main|Regulation of UAVs in the Republic of Ireland))
In 2012, the [[Irish Aviation Authority]] published a document setting out safety requirements for any unmanned aerial system.<ref name=iaa-operation-of-uas-in-irish-airspace>((cite web|title=Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Irish Airspace|url=https://www.iaa.ie/library_download.jsp?libraryID=956|publisher=[[Irish Aviation Authority]]|access-date=6 July 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104212017/https://www.iaa.ie/library_download.jsp?libraryID=956|archive-date=4 January 2014))</ref>  The IAA policy is that unmanned aerial systems may not be flown without the operator receiving a specific permission from the IAA.<ref name=iaa-operation-of-uas-in-irish-airspace/> New regulations, including a registry of UAVs over 1&nbsp;kg were introduced in December 2015.<ref>((cite news|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/1kg-drones-must-be-registered-under-new-laws-372135.html|title=1kg drones must be registered under new laws|newspaper=[[Irish Examiner]]|last=Ó Fátharta|first=Conall|date=18 Dec 2015|access-date=27 Dec 2015))</ref><ref>((cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/no-more-flying-your-drone-over-military-bases-from-monday-1.2469701|title=No more flying your drone over military bases from Monday|newspaper=[[The Irish Times]]|last=McGreevy|first=Ronan|date=17 Dec 2015|access-date=27 Dec 2015))</ref>

=== Singapore ===
((Main|Unmanned aircraft in Singapore))
In [[Singapore]], laws were passed in [[Parliament of Singapore|Parliament]] in May 2015 to allay concerns over safety, security and privacy surrounding unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).<ref name=caas-unmanned-aircraft-systems>((Cite web|title=Unmanned Aircraft Systems|url=https://www.caas.gov.sg/public-passengers/unmanned-aircraft-systems | website = www.caas.gov.sg | access-date = 2018-03-25))</ref> The Unmanned Aircraft (Public Safety and Security) Bill outlines regulations for the safe flying of drones and enforcement action against errant users. For instance, permits are required to fly drones above 7&nbsp;kg, or within a 5&nbsp;km radius of an aerodrome.<ref name=laws-governing-drones-should-be-reviewed-more-frequently-say-industry-players>((cite news|url=https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/laws-governing-drones-should-be-reviewed-more-frequently-say-industry-players|title=High time for laws to catch up on drones: Experts|date=16 October 2016|access-date=26 March 2018|publisher=[[Today Online]]))</ref>

Before conducting any outdoor activities, operators should ensure that the UA is flown within the permitted areas. The [[Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore]] (CAAS) website provides a map delineating prohibited areas, danger and restricted areas, areas within 5&nbsp;km of an airport or an airbase and protected areas.<ref name=caas-unmanned-aircraft-systems/>

In general, permits are not required for recreational or research uses of UA in Singapore, as long as the operation of the UA is in line with CAAS’ operating conditions.<ref name=caas-unmanned-aircraft-systems/>

Situations where recreational or research uses of UA require a permit are when:<ref name=caas-unmanned-aircraft-systems/>

* The total mass of UA including payload exceeds 7&nbsp;kg (Operator permit and Class 1 Activity Permit required)
* UA is flown higher than 200 feet above mean sea level (Class 2 Activity Permit required)
* Within restricted, danger, protected, prohibited areas and within 5&nbsp;km of an aerodrome / airbase (Class 2 Activity Permit required)

Regardless of UA weight or location of UA operations, an operator permit and a Class 1 Activity Permit is required for operations that are non-recreational or non-research in nature.<ref name=caas-unmanned-aircraft-systems/> The permit application form can be found on the [https://www.caas.gov.sg/public-passengers/unmanned-aircraft-systems/permit-application CAAS website].

Depending on the nature of the flight or UA used, other possible permits that may be required from other agencies include:<ref>((Cite web|title=Permit Application| url=https://www.caas.gov.sg/public-passengers/unmanned-aircraft-systems/permit-application | website = www.caas.gov.sg | access-date = 2018-03-25))</ref>
*[[Singapore Police Force]] (SPF) for aerial photography and/or overflight of security-sensitive locations
*[[Info-communications Media Development Authority]] (IMDA) of Singapore for use of radio frequencies and power limits other than in IMDA's guidelines for short range devices.

From February 1, 2021, anyone using a UAV needs to obtain an unmanned aircraft basic training certificate (UABTC) or unmanned aircraft pilot licence (UAPL). Without a UABTC, UAPL, activity/operator permit during checks by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore enforcement officers, he or she can face S$20,000 for their first offence.<ref name="WD">((cite web | url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/man-woodlands-checkpoint-photos-unmanned-aircraft-permit-13859374 | title=Man to be charged for taking aerial photographs of Woodlands Checkpoint, flying unmanned aircraft without a permit ))</ref> Repeat offenders face a fine of up to S$40,000 and/or up to 15 months’ jail.<ref name="WD"/>

=== South Africa ===
In April 2014, the [[South African Civil Aviation Authority]] announced that it would clamp down on the illegal flying of UAVs in South African airspace.<ref name=news24-caa-to-crackdown-on-illegal-drone-flights>((cite news|url=http://www.news24.com/Travel/Flights/CAA-to-crackdown-on-illegal-drone-flights-20140402|title=CAA to hit illegal drone flyers with hefty fines|date=3 April 2014|access-date=3 April 2014|work=[[News24 (website)|News24]]))</ref> They also stated that as they had not authorised any such flights, existing ones were being done illegally.<ref name=news24-caa-to-crackdown-on-illegal-drone-flights/> A growth in the use of UAVs had prompted the SACAA to integrate them into South African airspace, but until regulations were in place, people operating them could be fined up to R50,000 and face up to 10 years prison.<ref name=news24-caa-to-crackdown-on-illegal-drone-flights/>

Following discussions between the South African Civil Aviation Authority and key role players such as operators, manufacturers and other airspace users, a set of draft regulations were submitted to the Minister of Transport for review and approval. The regulations were accepted by Dipuo Peters, the South African transport minister, and put into effect 1 July 2015.<ref name=news24-12-things-about-sa-new-drone-rules>((cite news|url=http://traveller24.news24.com/News/12-things-you-need-to-know-about-SAs-new-drone-rules-20150518|title=12 Things you need to know about SA's new drone rules|date=18 May 2015|access-date=20 May 2015|work=[[News24 (website)|News24]]|archive-date=15 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215091643/http://traveller24.news24.com/News/12-things-you-need-to-know-about-SAs-new-drone-rules-20150518|url-status=dead))</ref> The regulations are called the Eighth Amendment of the South African Civil Aviation Regulations, 2015 <ref>((Cite web |url=http://www.caa.co.za/Remotely%20Piloted%20Aircraft%20Systems/Amendment%20of%20CAR%20-%20February%202015.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-06-29 |archive-date=2015-07-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701073456/http://www.caa.co.za/Remotely%20Piloted%20Aircraft%20Systems/Amendment%20of%20CAR%20-%20February%202015.pdf |url-status=dead ))</ref>

The new regulations focus strongly on safety aspects with UAVs not being allowed to fly higher than 120m or closer than 50 meters to a person or group of people without prior approval from the SACAA.<ref name="news24-12-things-about-sa-new-drone-rules"/>

Airspace restrictions also apply above and adjacent to:<ref name="news24-12-things-about-sa-new-drone-rules"/>

* Nuclear plants
* Prisons
* Police stations
* Crime scenes
* Court of law
* National key points

Manned aircraft always have the right of way and the passing of UAVs close to such aircraft are strictly prohibited. Pilots are required to tune into the air traffic services in which they are flying and all flight activity are required to be recorded in a logbook. Public roads may also not be used for take-off and landing.<ref name="news24-12-things-about-sa-new-drone-rules"/>

Another safety aspect prohibits UAVs to be used in adverse weather conditions where visibility will be impaired. Separate approval is required where line of sight is unmanageable or for night flying.<ref name="news24-12-things-about-sa-new-drone-rules"/>

Current regulations do not allow UAVs to be used for deliveries or for the transportation of goods. From a hobbyist point of view UAVs cannot tow other aircraft, perform aerobatic and aerial displays or be flown in a formation.<ref name="news24-12-things-about-sa-new-drone-rules"/>

UAV pilots are required to have a CAA approved and valid pilot licence and a letter of approval which is valid for 12 months. Any incidents should be reported to the relevant authorities, especially if serious damage or injury was caused.<ref name="news24-12-things-about-sa-new-drone-rules"/>

===South Korea===
Under the local law as of 2016, drones are banned from many places in the country, especially from the northern parts of [[Seoul]], where key government offices are clustered. Areas around military installations and nuclear power plants are also [[no-fly zone]]s.<ref name=yonhap-news-2016>((cite news |last= Choi|first= Soo-hyang|date= 4 July 2016|title=(Yonhap Feature) Flying drones becomes increasingly popular hobby in S. Korea|url= http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2016/06/25/68/0302000000AEN20160625003600315F.html|access-date= 28 March 2018))</ref>

===Thailand===
All type of drones, except toy drones that are under 250 grams, have to be registered with the [[The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand|Civil Aviation Authority]]. The regulations cover nearly all forms of drone use from commercial and recreational to scientific.<ref name=straits-times-thailand>((cite news |date= 9 January 2018|title=Thailand says drone users must register or face jail, fines | url= http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thailand-says-drone-users-must-register-or-face-jail-fines|access-date= 28 March 2018))</ref> Drone users who failed to register their drones by 9 January 2018 could face up to five years in jail or a 100,000 baht (US$3100) fine.<ref name=straits-times-thailand />

===United Kingdom===
((Main|Regulation of UAVs in the United Kingdom))
In August 2012, The [[Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom)|U.K.'s Civil Aviation Authority]] (CAA) stated that it will require non-military drones larger than 20&nbsp;kg to be able to automatically sense other aircraft and steer to avoid them.<ref name="20120829BBC">((cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19397816 |title=The skies open up for large civilian drones |last=Reed |first=Jim |date=29 August 2012 |publisher=BBC News Technology |access-date=8 April 2013 ))</ref>

As of 2013, the CAA rules are that UAV aircraft less than 20 kilograms in weight must be in direct visual contact with the pilot, cannot fly within 150 meters of a congested area or within 50 meters of a person or vehicle, and cannot be used for commercial activity.<ref name="20120829BBC"/><ref name = Times>Sclesinger, Fay (16 March 2013)  "Animal activists to use drones in fight against illegal hunting" The Times, Page 17'; [http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/article3715242.ece subscription required]</ref>

In July 2018, the CAA rules were updated to make it against the law to fly above ((convert|400|ft|m)) and to make it against the law to fly your drone within ((convert|1|km|mi)) of an airport or airfield boundary.<ref>https://dronesafe.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Dronecode_2018-07-30.pdf ((Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022))</ref>

On February 20, 2019, The [[Department for Transport]] announced a new [[legislation]] to extend the [[No-fly zone|‘no-fly’ zone]] around airports, banning drones from flying within ((convert|5|km|mi|abbr=)) of runways.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-drone-safety-partnership-with-business-launched-as-government-sets-out-plans-to-limit-drone-misuse|title=New drone safety partnership with business launched as government sets out plans to limit drone misuse|last=|website=GOV.UK|language=en|access-date=2019-02-21))</ref>

Owners of drones and model aircraft are required to register their drone and obtain an 'Operator ID' and 'Flyer ID', all of which can be obtained by taking and passing an online theory test provided by the CAA. Children and teenagers under the age of 18 are not authorised to register a UAV, nor hold an Operator ID, but can receive a Flyer ID for a UAV owned by their parents or legal guardian by passing the same theory test.<ref>((Cite web|title=Registering a drone or model aircraft ((!)) UK Civil Aviation Authority|url=https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/individual|access-date=2020-11-16|website=register-drones.caa.co.uk))</ref> Operator IDs must be renewed each year, while Flyer IDs last for three years.<ref>((Cite web|title=Take the drone and model aircraft test ((!)) UK Civil Aviation Authority|url=https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/individual/register-and-take-test-to-fly|access-date=2020-11-16|website=register-drones.caa.co.uk))</ref> Once a drone or model aircraft is registered and its operator passes the theory test, the owner's Operator ID must be displayed when in operation.<ref>((cite web |title=The Drone Code - October 2019 |url=https://dronesafe.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Drone-Code_October2019.pdf |website=dronesafe.uk |publisher=[[Civil Aviation Authority]] |access-date=17 November 2020))</ref>

===United States===
((Main|Regulation of UAVs in the United States))
The US [[Federal Aviation Administration]] has adopted the name ''small unmanned aircraft system'' (sUAS) to describe aircraft systems under 55 pounds without a flight crew on board. These unmanned aircraft flown in the USA's [[National Airspace System]] must operate under the rules of a Community Based Organization for recreational purposes or 14 CFR Part 107 for commercial operations.<ref>((Cite web |title=Recreational Flyers & Community-Based Organizations |url=https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers |access-date=3 July 2023 |website=Federal Aviation Administration))</ref><ref>((Cite web |title=Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators |url=https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators |access-date=3 July 2023 |website=Federal Aviation Administration))</ref> All UAVs weighing more than 250 grams flown for any purpose must be registered with the FAA.<ref name="Drone Registration2">((cite news |author=Joseph Steinberg |date=December 16, 2015 |title=Drones in America Must Now Be Registered. Here's What You Need to Know |work=[[Inc. (magazine)|Inc.]] |url=http://www.inc.com/joseph-steinberg/drones-in-america-must-now-be-registered-here-is-what-you-need-to-know.html |access-date=December 16, 2015))</ref>

Within the United States, the Congress passed a bill in 2012 that mandated the FAA create a plan for allowing UAS into commercial airspace. Subsequently, the FAA issued “the Integration of Civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) Roadmap”.<ref name="Navigating" />

((As of|2014)), obtaining an [[Airworthiness certificate#Special Airworthiness Certificates|experimental airworthiness certificate]] for a particular UAS is the only way ''civil operators'' of unmanned aircraft are accessing the [[National Airspace System]] of the United States.<ref>((cite web | title =Fact Sheet – Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) | publisher =Federal Aviation Administration | date =6 January 2014 | url =http://www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets/news_story.cfm?newsId=14153 | access-date = 28 May 2014))</ref> [[FAA Order 8130.34]], ''Airworthiness Certification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems'', establishes procedures for issuing this certification, and as such establishes guidance standards for certification aspects of development and operation, which may be addressed by adoption of such standards as [[ARP4754|ARP4754A]], and [[DO-178C]].<ref>((cite web | title =Transitioning to DO-178C and ARP4754A for UAV software development using model-based design | magazine  = Military Embedded Systems| date =27 July 2012 | url =http://mil-embedded.com/articles/transitioning-do-178c-arp4754a-uav-using-model-based-design/# | access-date = 28 May 2014))</ref>

The FAA roadmap is, in essence, maturation of the acceptance of UAVs from this “experimental” aircraft certification to requiring the same standard airworthiness [[Type certificate|type certification]] of manufacturing design as is now required of conventional manned aircraft.<ref name="Navigating" />

In December 2015 the FAA announced that all UAVs weighing more than 250 grams flown for any purpose must be registered with the FAA.<ref name ="Drone Registration">((cite news| url=http://www.inc.com/joseph-steinberg/drones-in-america-must-now-be-registered-here-is-what-you-need-to-know.html |work=Inc. | title=Drones in America Must Now Be Registered. Here's What You Need to Know | date=December 16, 2015 | access-date=December 16, 2015 |author=Joseph Steinberg ))</ref>  The FAA's Interim Rule can be [https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/media/20151213_IFR.pdf accessed here]. This regulation goes into effect on December 21, 2015, and requires that hobby type UAV's between 250 grams and 55 pounds need to be registered no later than February 19, 2016.<ref>((cite journal|last1=Williams|first1=Thomas E.|title=That Drone in Your Holiday Stocking Must Now Be Registered With FAA|date=17 December 2015|url=http://www.natlawreview.com/article/drone-your-holiday-stocking-must-now-be-registered-faa|access-date=17 December 2015|publisher=Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP))</ref> The FAA's registration portal for drones can be [https://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/ accessed here].

Notable requirements of the new FAA UAV registration process include:
* Effective December 21, 2015, if the UAV has never been operated in U.S. airspace (i.e. its first flight outside), eligible owners must register their UAV's prior to flight. If the UAV previously operated in U.S. airspace, it must be registered by February 19, 2016.
* In order to use the registration portal, you must be 13 years of age or older. If the owner is less than 13 years old, then a parent or other responsible person must do the FAA registration.
* Each registrant will receive a certificate of aircraft registration and a registration number and all UAV's must be marked with the FAA issued registration number.<ref>((cite news|last1=Ritt|first1=Steven L.|title=Drones: Recreational/Hobby Owners Web-based Registration Process|url=http://www.natlawreview.com/article/drones-recreationalhobby-owners-web-based-registration-process|access-date=17 December 2015|work=The National Law Review|publisher=Michael Best & Friedrich LLP|date=15 December 2015))</ref>
* The FAA registration requires a $5 fee, though the FAA is waiving the fee for the first 30 days of the new registration period - until January 20, 2016. The registration is good for 3 years, but can be renewed for an additional 3 years at the $5 rate.<ref>((cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Brian D|last2=Schenendorf|first2=Jack L|last3=Kiehl|first3=Stephen|title=Looking Forward After the FAA's Drone Registration Regulation|url=http://www.natlawreview.com/article/looking-forward-after-faa-s-drone-registration-regulation|access-date=17 December 2015|publisher=Covington & Burling LLP|date=16 December 2015))</ref>

The new FAA rule provides that a single registration applies to as many UAVs as an owner/operator owns or operates.((Vague|date=February 2020)) Failure to register can result in civil penalties of up to $27,500, and criminal penalties which could include fines up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three years.<ref name="That Drone">((cite journal|last1=Williams|first1=Thomas E.|title=That Drone in Your Holiday Stocking Must Now Be Registered With FAA|journal=The National Law Review|date=17 December 2015|url=http://www.natlawreview.com/article/drone-your-holiday-stocking-must-now-be-registered-faa|access-date=17 December 2015|publisher=Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP))</ref>

To show problems with the FAA process, in August, 2015 an attorney was able to get FAA approval for a commercial drone that was actually a battery powered paper airplane toy. Its controllable range is ((convert|120|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us)) and maximum flight time is 10 minutes. It is too underpowered to carry a camera.<ref>[http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2015/September/02/Lawyer-gets-FAA-to-approve-paper-airplane Lawyer gets FAA to approve paper airplane]</ref> The December 2015 registration specifically excludes paper airplanes, Frisbees, and other flying objects that are not true UAVs.<ref name ="Drone Registration" />

In addition to FAA certification, the regulation of usage of UA systems by government authorities in the United States for law enforcement purposes is determined at a state level.

In 2021, the FAA officially published and put into effect [[Remote ID]] regulations, officially requiring all drones above 250g in mass and all drones flown for commercial purposes to have a digital license plate which, in real time, publicly transmits the location of both the drone and the operator (in most cases).<ref>((Cite web|date=2021-01-07|title=Remote ID for Drones: Your Guide to the FAA's New Rule|url=https://www.skygrid.com/blogs/faa-remote-id-rules-drones/|access-date=2021-05-29|website=SkyGrid|language=en-US))</ref> Within the first half of 2021, ''[[RaceDayQuads v. FAA]]'' was filed, challenging the law in [[Federal judiciary of the United States|US Federal Court]], with RaceDayQuads founder primarily claiming the law allows for the invasion of privacy to drone operators, opens them up to the profiting of their activity by security companies, and would increase harassment of UAV operators.<ref>((Cite web|last=Rupprecht|first=Jonathan|date=2021-03-30|title=Ultimate Guide to Remote Identification (Lawsuits, Shocking Secrets, Part 89, & More!)|url=https://jrupprechtlaw.com/remote-identification/|access-date=2021-05-29|website=Drone Law and Drone Attorney Assistance|language=en-US))</ref><ref>((Cite web|title=FAA Legal Battle - Challenging Remote ID|url=https://www.racedayquads.com/pages/faa-legal-battle-to-save-fpv|access-date=2021-05-29|website=RaceDayQuads|language=en))</ref>

===Uruguay===
In 2014, the government regulated UAVs. Machines under 25&nbsp;kg do not require any operating licence, and have a maximum flight altitude of 120 meters within visual line of sight. Machines up to 260&nbsp;kg must be registered, require an operator permit, and may have above 120 meters with permission from air traffic control. Machines above 260&nbsp;kg are classified as aircraft, and require a full pilot licence.<ref>[http://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/aumentan-pilotos-uruguayos-drones-mayoria-irregulares.html Aumentan "pilotos" uruguayos de drones, la mayoría "irregulares"] - Juan Pablo de Marco, El País, 26 December 2017</ref>

==See also==
* ((sectionlink|Aerial photography|Regulations))

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1995&pagetype=90/ UK CAA Regulations and Overview]
* [http://www.caa.co.za/SitePages/Home.aspx/ South African Civil Aviation Authority]
* [https://www.caas.gov.sg/public-passengers/unmanned-aircraft-systems/ Civil Aviation Association of Singapore]

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