Can I fly internationally with a drone?

You'll need to check the country's drone laws before traveling. Some may require you to register your drone, have certifications, drone licensing and more. Special Tip - double check your drone can fly in your target country. This is not always the case.



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According to the Federal Aviation Administration, if your drone's batteries come in below 100 Wh, you can carry as many as you want on the flight, however, if your batteries are between 101 and 160 Wh, you can only bring up to two per flight.

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As a foreigner you are allowed to operate your drone for recreational purposes in Mexico, as long as your drone weighs under 250 grams. Only a Mexican citizen can register or request flight permits in the Mexican airspace. If you wish to import a drone there´s no foreign register.

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Yes, You can bring it to India, but only till the airport. Indian customs will seize it, as drones are not allowed in India at the moment. You can get permission from DGCA to import and fly.

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Drones are allowed as check-in luggage on most major airlines. A drone weighing less than 250 grammes can be checked or carried in the cabin luggage. The batteries, on the other hand, would have to be removed and stored in the cabin luggage.

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You must register with the National Aviation Authority (NAA) of the first EU country where you intend to fly your drone. Your registration number issued by the NAA must be displayed with a sticker on all of your drones and then upload it into the 'Remote Identification System' of your drone.

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Drones are allowed through the checkpoint. Please check with your airline prior to traveling for their policy. Drones containing lithium batteries, fuel cells, and components of certain parachute systems may be prohibited in baggage. For more information, see the FAA regulations.

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