Turkey Drone Laws Explained updated for 2024
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2023
- Are you planning to fly a drone in Turkey? If so, you need to be aware of the drone laws and regulations that apply in this beautiful country. In this video, I will explain everything you need to do to bring your drone into Turkey and register it with the authorities. I will also share some tips and tricks on how to fly your drone safely and legally in Turkey. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this video will help you enjoy your drone hobby without any trouble. Watch this video and learn how to fly a drone in Turkey like a pro!
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Thank you for the specific explanation of the rules and regulations in Turkey. Greetings from Poland.
that's very helpful, theank you for taking the time❤
Thanks a lot for make it clear for all of us ❤
Very helpful, thanks!
Good and informative vlog ...
I'm going to travel this December from Dubai..this information will be very helpful...
Thank you
Thanks for this video
Thanks for making it
I just arrived Istanbul
Thank you for the helpful video
Is there any change in rules till now ?
Great stuff! Seems like I can bring my Avata at 410 grams or buy a mini to be really certain
Nice, I have Avata 1, 2, and mini 3 pro so I should be good to go
Great video thank you! I was intending on buying a mavic mini to take with me to Perge & aspendos but there’s no point if historical sites aren’t allowed
Thanks for the amazing video! I auve a dji mini 2 which is 250grams. I think i will be happy to take it to antalya now to get some pictures videos of the area. Please confirm if i can take it as hand luggage OR should i hav eit in checked luggage.
Hi, carrying the drone on the planes are subject to airlines rules, different airlines have different rules on transporting the drone. So you should contact the airline you flying with and ask them what are their regulations regarding drones.
Thank God Your Video is here! It made some doubts clear
Would you please please help me with the following questions. I even tried to call the official authorities and even they were not clear.
I just ordered Mini 4 Pro.
Doubt 1 - I am traveling from Abu Dhabi to Ankara ?
Do I need any documentation for AUH Customs?
Will Ankara allow me to get a drone through their customs?
Doubt 2 - Wizz Air Says drones are not allowed in flight both in carry on or Inside checked baggage ? what should I do here?
Doubt 3 - I am returning from Istanbul to Sharjah ?
what are the rules for Sharjah ? They authority doesn't have a clear answer when I ask them
I really don't know what to do. Please help me through it.
HI Thanks for your comment
Here are the comments for your Doubts
1) No need for any drone paperwork to exit AUH
Since the drone you ordered is less then 250g It does not fall under Turkish customs scope so you can bring it into Turkey with no issues.
2) I am not sure regarding wizair as I have not flown with them. I guess you can call them and double check their policy alternatively have a look at this reddit discussion on the topic www.reddit.com/r/dji/comments/n36oxh/wizzair_drone_policy/
3) When returning to UAE you will need your drone registered with UAE authorities. You basically will need an LOC (letter of conformity ) From UAE authorities, I have made a video few month ago on this process ua-cam.com/video/-mufxjAIiCs/v-deo.html (UAE Drone Law Explained) also after watching the video if you still have questions you can go thorough comments as they will answer most of the questions or post your comment there
thank you hope this helps
Hi, very informative video thank you.
Can I take my mini 3 pro to Turkey from the Uk? I am worried about the customs at both airports. Also , while returning as I dont have a flyer license yet.
HI, yes you can take it to Turkey and you will be fine in turkish customs as mini 3 pro under the weight limit of customs concern. I have traveled to Turkey many times with my mini3 pro. I am not sure about UK as I am not familiar with UK drone rules
Hi @sidharthzach did you come across with any problems while you were carrying mini 3 pro? please give me a reply as we are travelling in few days 😢Quite worried 😢
@@_uk_Trivianhappy to say no issues at all. They( manchester airport) didnt even ask me to get the electronics outside my handbag. Few things to note:
- Batteries to be kept seperated from the drone in ziplocks or small packets, they give that at manchester airport. I put a cello-tape over the conductor to show Im careful.
-Put everything in carry bag only.
- Turkish airport also went through scanner with no problem.
- Hope your drone is a mini, anything over 500grams is a big no for turkey.
- Lot of seagulls in Istanbul, be careful, I couldnt fly for more than a minute- tried near the Pier.
is it possible start flying from a boat while saling in Bosphorus lake ?
I lived there 2 years and had experience with drones....
Hello. So, there is no need to register anything and no need of authorizations to fly a DJI Mini series drone in Turkey (apart from Capadoccia)?
drones under 250g do not require registration and are not subject to customs. Cappadocia has its own specific rules and requires permissions and registrations.
Hi, thanks for the clear and concise video. I'm travelling to Turkiye soon, can I fly my mini pro 3 near Blue Mosque/Hagia Sofia or any prime location in Istanbul? Kindly clarify the "historical sites" in this case. Thanks much!
I would be very careful flying near Blue Mosque apparently there is an unmarked police compound somewhere close and I know of some people who were taken to police for few hours to have their drone footage reviewed. For historical sites I personally what are considered World heritage sites. As a side not you need to be careful when Flying in Istanbul as there are a lot of security/police locations which are not marked.
@@geekwandering Thanks so much, appreciate your response
I allow myself to contribute as someone who has traveled and recorded drone videos and photos in Turkey. I’ve had good experiences with approaching police officers or other security personnel "on site" and asking if it’s okay to fly and record with a small drone for 10-15 minutes. It gives them a sense that you’re not up to mischief, but simply a tourist - and in 3 out of 4 instances, I’ve been granted permission. :)
@@GaziPelit Thank you buddy, I tried and the same and was denied every time. Not to mention weird attention from the cops afterwards lol
Hey, so im travelling to antalya next week. I've got the dji avata 2 i actually bought it to come to turkey to get some shots of the beautiful country, will it be safe for me to bring it ? Its mtom is around 394 grams. I dont want to risk it getting converscated from me as it was alot of money.
drones below 500g are not subject to customs.
Of course, they wouldn’t return them because they’re getting free drones this way I’m angry I just need to fly through Istanbul to go to Russia
Hi.
The more i read the less i understand😂
So i have a mini pro 3. Everyone agrees no problem to bring into the country.
The area of contention, seems to be around this:
UAV flight request in Turkish airspace by foreign operators/actuators/pilots must be sent to the General Directorate of Civil Aviation via diplomatic channels 20 weekdays before the first flight day by filling UAV Flight Permit Request Form (The form is located in the DGCA official
Sites seen to be split on whether foreign recreational operators, with drones under 500g need this prior permission to fight.
I'm staying in Marmaras in a few weeks. Do i need this prior permission from gov? Or is it just for specific areas?
Thanks for your video!
HI, In my understanding of the law and being in Turkey many times with the drone, last time I was there was in end of July. Drones under 500 g do not need registration and do not need flight permission if used for recreational purpose. For commercial usage or to fly in restricted areas you will need a permission. So providing you not using your drone for commercial purpose then you do not need registration or flight approval. Please also make sure when flying in turkey not to fly over any military or security installations. I normally check with the locals if there are any military in the area. I hope this helps. thanks.
@@geekwandering the annoying thing is people just want to do the right thing.
I filled in the fr.23 last night. Will see how good Google translate is I guess😆
totally understand, I travel with the drone all over the world and some countries make it so confusing. Good luck with the form. If you don't mind let me know the response you get. thanks
@@geekwandering so I sent the fr23 to the above email address and received a further response just now:
Hello After you come to Turkey, you must apply to SHGM
Everything they write contradicts themselves. And I thought drone laws were a mess here in the UK. Going to spend the next month trying to decide if I'm prepared to just take the risk with the drone. I've given up on doing things legitimately - it's an impossibility when nobody there seems to agree on the rules.. What chance do foreigners have?
Hmm, to be honest I am not surprised with the response from them. At the end of the day you need to make decision on what you going to do. I have flown drone across turkey without any issues. But look at this this way you don't need registration or customs documents to bring the drone into Turkey. So you can always take it with you (legally) and then decide if you want to fly it or not. Best of luck in Turkey.
Thanks bro for the information...
I'm planning to go turkey this month end and planning to bring DJI mini 3 pro drone...which is under 250 gram..
Can you please let me know if any law change or still same as per your video...
Thank you in advance..
From what I can see there was no changes
Hi Krishna! I hope you're doing well. How did the process is good for you? Did you come across any problems? Also, were you able to fly in Istanbul without any permission or license?
Krishna, did you get your drone into Türkiye without problem?
Any details to hire freelancers from Istanbul to fly drone for me?
There are many UA-camrs who publish videos, from Turkey, these videos are high end, from drones over 500g. so how do they get in country?
I have been in many countries, never had any issues on customs, this is something new
well you can get it registered with a help of Turkish local, you you can try to take it in illegally and face the consequences when you get caught.
@@geekwandering what's the worst that can happened? they will take it away or will there be fine? I have dji air 2s, 575g, I could use an upgrade to newer model.
but yeah I have been trough lots of airports with it no issues whatsoever
Customs will seize it. Police if found flying unregistered confiscation and fine or jail.
@@geekwandering have you been there yourself?
many times
So I can defiantly take my Mini 3 Pro into Turkey with me then or has anything been updated before this May 2024 the last thing I want it is taken off me I've only done 30 mins of flight with it.
drones under 500 grams are not subject to customs.
@@geekwandering Thank you, you’re awesome.
Can a person make a layover in Turkey without having to register 500+ drone?
So has anyone else travel to turkey with drone above 500g recently,I’m sure in the past people used go to turkey with mavic 2 pro with no problem,
I just arrived less than a week ago. I brought my mavic 3. Watching this today😄. Planning to buy mini 4 pro
@@MatthiasMalekdid you get any issues at the customs ? I’m flying today with my air 3 and I’m not sure if I should take it
@@youssefkarmous6227 any update?!😅
How did you guys go with the mavic 2 and air 3
Traveled to Bodrum from Gatwick,honestly no one care about drone ,on the way back there is few check points but no issue