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    Argentina
    You will need to translate from Spanish if required. Drones under 10kg don't require license to fly but must register all drones with ANAC.
    Drone Laws
    Registration

    Australia
    Drone registration | Civil Aviation Safety Authority (casa.gov.au)

    Brazil


    Canada

    No distinction between recreational and commercial uses. Flying a drone 250+ g requires a pilot certificate, and the drone must be registered.
    English:
    https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/dr...y-your-drone/flying-your-drone-safely-legally
    French:
    https://tc.canada.ca/fr/aviation/se...utiliser-votre-drone-facon-securitaire-legale

    Europa

    EASA regulations info for open category, which covers usual hobbyer/tourist and basic commercial drone uses:
    https://www.easa.europa.eu/domains/...amework-background/open-category-civil-drones

    FAQs:
    https://www.easa.europa.eu/the-agency/faqs/drones-uas

    Complete Regulations / Legislation common to all European states :
    Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 : https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02019R0947-20200606
    Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 : https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02019R0945-20200809

    Management of the standard by country:
    https://www.easa.europa.eu/domains/civil-drones/naa


    France


    Germany

    Only in German:
    https://www.lba.de/DE/Drohnen/Drohnen_node.html
    Otherwise see Europa.

    Foreign operators and cross-border operations:
    https://www.lba.de/DE/Drohnen/ForeignOperator/ForeignOperator_node.html


    India
    https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1749154
    https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/Draft_Drones_Rules_14_Jul_2021.pdf


    Indonesia


    Italy

    https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/light/topics/drones
    https://www.enac.gov.it/la-normativa/#normativa-nazionale
    https://www.enac.gov.it/la-normativa/normativa-enac/circolari/serie-atm/atm-03c/atm-03c/
    https://www.enac.gov.it/la-normativa/normativa-enac/circolari/serie-atm/atm-05b/
    https://www.enac.gov.it/la-normativa/normativa-enac/circolari/serie-atm/circolare-atm-09a/

    https://www.d-flight.it/web-app/



    Netherlands


    Portugal


    EU Regulation 2019/947 (it introduced a certain set of rules regarding the UAS operations – UAS operator registration, remote pilot training, several categories of UAS operations, etc.).

    First, you have to be registered as a UAS operator in the Member State where your permanent residence is (if EU citizen) or your first operation will be (if non EU citizen). A UAS operator cannot be registered in more than one Member State at a time. That registration is valid all over EU, including Portugal.

    Second, there are forbidden/restricted areas for UAS in Portugal. If you intend to fly in any of those zones, you shall submit the application to AAN. So, you need to register here - https://backoffice.aan.pt/checklogin-en As a Pilot and your drone + insurance (it will depend on your drone category). After you create your account and confirm it (you need to send a pdf signed back) you can request there where and when you want to fly.

    Third, bear in mind that your UAS operations shall meet the requirements for the relevant category of operation as per Regulation (EU) 2019/947.

    In Portugal you have an app for Android and IOS that shows you where you are not allowed to fly and it limitations, etc. Its name its Voa Na Boa

    Android:
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pt.anac.voanaboa&hl=pt&gl=US
    IOS: https://apps.apple.com/pt/app/voa-na-boa/id1233617559


    Singapore


    España


    European regulations apply ( Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947. and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 ) . Standard management :
    AESA ( State Agency for Air Safety ) : https://www.seguridadaerea.gob.es/es/ambitos/drones
    ENAIRE ( Spain air navigation manager ) : https://drones.enaire.es/
    App (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=es.enaire.androiddrones


    Sweden


    United Kingdom

    CAP 722 is the primary guidance document for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems within the UK. It is intended to assist those who are involved in all aspects of the development and operation of UAS. This edition has been restructured and its content reflects the requirements of the UAS regulations that are applicable from 31 December 2020.

    Airspace in the UK is regulated by the CAA
    https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/rules-and-categories-of-drone-flying/introduction-to-drone-flying-and-the-uk-rules/

    https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplication.aspx?appid=11&mode=detail&id=415

    United States

    FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
    https://www.faa.gov/uas/

    Texas - https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.423.htm
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