Hi guys,
A little update if anyone is having the same questions.
I am Ben, I live in Phuket since 5 years. I fly professionally drones all over Thailand for TV, ad or real estate.
I have now personally registered 5 drones, as I must provide all documents to production companies I am working with for them to obtain authorisation. The process is way faster now, if you have all documents ready.
It's 3 steps that I describe in details on
my blog.
Register your drone in thailand is one thing, but then you "must" process legal authorisation to fly, except over privately owned land. Be sure to ask if you can and just fly safely.
I deal more and more with local people knowing what is a drone and that there are regulations about flying it. I have been surprise when in the far countryside people asked me if I had the legal authorisation to fly. But I have never been in trouble even flying without a proper authorisation.
1-The first thing you need to do is to register your drone with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), you can find the address online or on my blog.
2-Of course there is a legal obligation to insure your RPA (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) as without doing so you would not be able to apply for your CAAT Licence. You will need to acquire minimum insurance of 1 million Thai Baht with the following information made clear;
- Drone Brand
- Drone Model
- Drone Serial Number
- Drone Weight
- Your name as an insured member on the paperwork
- Coverage is international or for Thailand only
- more...
3-CAAT drone registration.
The online form is both in Thai and English so it is pretty simple to follow. Once you have provided pilot information, drone details and proof of insurance you will also need to upload the following documents to their website:
- copy of passport
- copy of visa or work permit
- drone invoice
- 2 photos of your drone with serial number visible
- copy of your insurance policy in accordance with drone regulations
- self declaration form signed and scanned
Once again, you'll find a whole article on my
website. I regularly update it.
Lately overall drone registration process was 3 weeks...
Cheers