UAE and Dubai rules and regulations

[4matic]

I will be doing this now as soon as I get pictures of the drone and serial number. The GCAA application requires you to upload picture of drone and picture showing SN. Also its only available to UAE residents. As an Emirates ID is required. By filing in the application and receiving the cert you are implicitly agreeing (legally binding) that you will not USE any image capturing or video recording device even if your drone is equipped with one. Whatever is said in dubai the GCAA is the federal authority for all of UAE, including dubai. So don't be fooled about recording video or taking pictures while flying in dubai.

 

[PortCanaveralFlorida]

you are implicitly agreeing (legally binding) that you will not USE any image capturing or video recording device even if your drone is equipped with one.

From what can be found on YT, seems like everyone wants to use Dubai UAV footage! Plenty to be found. Beautiful too!

 

[4matic]

The UAE GCAA have updated their drone regulations.

This is the latest as of today from the UAE GCAA drone user manual

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT/DRONE USER MANUAL

● Your Drone must be registered before conducting any flying activities.
● Drone registered under your name is your responsibility.
● All UAE laws and regulations must be followed while operating the Drone.
● Manufacturers Operating manual must be followed for safe operation.
● Drone operations only allowed within the flying zones, not exceeding 400ft above sea level
● With no exceptions, No Drones are allowed to be operated near aircrafts, airports & helicopter landing sites.
● Also, Drone operation is not allowed above individuals, public and private & public properties or in a way which may endanger individuals or their properties.
● Ensure your Drone is operating within your line of sight. You must immediately land your Drone if you see or hear any aircraft or helicopter.
● Drone users are strictly prohibited from breaching others privacy. Failure to comply will lead to penalties stipulated in UAE law.
● Camera usage is only allowed in the flying zones. Drone users must not violate relevant UAE laws while using the camera.