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Drone use is allowed in Turkey, but 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 Turkey,
A drone permit is not required for recreational drone use if your drone is under 500 grams. For drones over 500 grams they need to be registered with the aviation authority. Click here or contact the aviation authority to register your drone. (What Is Recreational Drone Use?)
A permit is required for commercial drone use in Turkey. Click here to purchase 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
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 Adem Duvan when flying a drone in Turkey.
Read all of our Turkey Drone Laws, and now looking for drones, parts, accessories, or something else? Read our guide for Buying Drones In Turkey. It includes information on drones for sale in Turkey, import taxes, payment options, and shipping.
