Advice : Drones

From: July 29, 2022
To: November 29, 2022
Status: Closed
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Advice-Drones
Consultations Details
Topic:
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology has developed a list of technical requirements for registering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for recreational and commercial use in the UAE. Drone products are classified under the following categories:

1- Recreational.

2- Commercial.

3- Research and development.

All products must conform with specific requirements before being imported, sold, assembled and/or operated within the country's airspace, including:

1- Obtaining a valid Product Status Letter (CoR) from the Ministry's Conformity Sector.

2- The product must have a product label.

3- The product must have the serial number.

4- The product may not be fitted with any audio and/or video recording device(s).

Objectives:
  • Inform the public about safe and approved products for use in the countryand obtain the public's feedback.
  • Provide a central platform to register all drone operators.
  • Ensure that drone users and products comply with requirements.
  • Help maintain the security and safety of air navigation in the country.
  • Regulating drone operations.

  • Results:
  • Upcoming improvement plans will be based on the public's opinions and suggestions.