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Drone use is generally banned in Brunei unless the drone will be used for commercial purposes and you have obtained prior permission. For those who have obtained permission, there are several drone laws that need to be followed when flying in the country. Operators must ensure that they follow the following drone laws when flying in Brunei,
A drone permit is required for flying a drone in Brunei, however, a permit is not available at this time for recreational use. (What Is Recreational Drone Use?)
A permit is required for commercial drone use in Brunei.
According to the Department of Civil Aviation, DCA anyone who wish to operate drones must first apply for permission from the Department of Civil Aviation. Any permit given is subjected to strict compliance to DCA’s regulations and guidelines including the time usage, keeping the drone in line of sight, flying within the height limit as well as following the manufacturers’ instructions.
Click here to get assistance on how to obtain a permit, or contact the local aviation authority. (What Is Commercial Drone Use?)
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" data-src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=uavsystemsint-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B007V9MN44" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /> 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 Dilip Thapa when flying a drone in Brunei.
Read all of our Brunei Drone Laws, and now looking for drones, parts, accessories, or something else? Read our guide for Buying Drones In Brunei. It includes information on drones for sale in Brunei, import taxes, payment options, and shipping.
