Can I fly a drone in Korea?

Rules apply to tourists too. Drones over 2 kg must be registered, large parts of Seoul and areas near airports and the DMZ need prior approval, and aerial photography needs its own permit. Three drone parks allow flying without prior approval.

• △Drones with a maximum takeoff weight over 2 kg must be registered, even for hobby use.
• △Prior approval is needed in airport control zones (9.3 km radius), parts of downtown Seoul, the DMZ and areas near military facilities and nuclear power plants.
• △Flying at 150 m or higher needs separate approval, and aerial photography needs its own permit. Night flights and flights beyond line of sight need special approval.
• ✓Free flight zones: Seoul Gwangnaru Hangang Riverside Drone Park, Daejeon Geumgang Riverside Drone Park and Gwangju Yeongsangang Riverside Drone Park.

• •Registration and approvals applied for in advance through the Drone One-Stop Civil Service

• •Flying near the airport or in central Seoul without checking the zone

• •A designated drone park

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• VisitKorea: Drone Usage Regulations in Korea

Rules change. Check zones and approvals on the Drone One-Stop Civil Service before you fly.