North Korea Drone Laws (2022)

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General North Korea Drone Laws
Drone Permits In North Korea
Brining Your Drone On Airplanes Guide
Buying Drones In North Korea
Drone Travel Guide Articles
Contact Information For Questions

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General North Korea Drone Laws

Local laws of North Korea indicate that it is not allowed to use recording devices without import permit. Operators must ensure that they follow the following drone laws when flying in North Korea,

Do not fly your drone over people or large crowds
Respect others privacy when flying your drone
Do not fly your drone over airports or in areas where aircraft are operating
You must fly during daylight hours and only fly in good weather conditions
Do not fly your drone in sensitive areas including government or military facilities. Use of drones or camera drones in these areas are prohibited.

All recorded material should be available to government and must be requested.

Permit Needed For Recreational Drone Use?

A permit is required for recreational drone use in North Korea.

We are currently unable to obtain a permit on behalf of third parties due to local laws. (What Is Recreational Drone Use?)

Permit Needed For Commercial Drone Use?

A permit is required for commercial drone use in North Korea.

We are currently unable to obtain a permit on behalf of third parties due to local laws. (What Is Commercial Drone Use?)

Bringing Your Drone On Airplanes Guide

For a detailed guide to bringing your drone on airplanes click here. All drones should be brought on carry on luggage if possible. This is because according to the Montreal Convention, airlines are only liable for losses up to ~$1,000 USD. When traveling internationally, theft and lost luggage can be common issues, particularly if your flight has many connections. If your drone is worth more than $1,000 USD and you cannot bring it onto the plane you should consider shipping it with DHL, Fedex, or UPS instead and fully insure the shipment.

You should NOT place drone batteries in your checked baggage. All drone batteries should be placed in a Medium Size Lipo Battery Bag like the one shown here in the link and brought onto the plane in your carry on bag. Lithium-ion batteries are considered “dangerous goods” by airlines and rules surrounding these batteries on planes are EXTREMELY strict due to multiple incidents of these batteries catching fire. Failure to properly pack lithium-ion batteries in a bag such as the one shown in the link above can result in the airline seizing them, you getting fined, or being denied boarding.

Here is some video footage shot by Koryo Tours when flying a drone in North Korea.

Drone Travel Guide

North Korea drone laws are up to date as of March, 2022. Please email [email protected] , or click “leave a message” at the bottom right of the screen if you have any questions or comments.

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