Turkey Drone Laws Explained updated for 2024
Summary
TLDRThis video offers a comprehensive guide for travelers considering using drones in Turkey. It outlines the regulations for flying drones, with a focus on the 500-gram weight threshold requiring registration and a Turkish ID for larger drones. Non-Turkish residents face restrictions, particularly in Cappadocia, where all drones must be registered regardless of size. The video also covers customs regulations, recent updates to drone laws, and provides tips for capturing stunning aerial footage in Turkey with smaller, less regulated drones.
Takeaways
- đ If you're considering bringing a drone to Turkey, watch this video for important regulations.
- đ For non-Turkish residents, the rules are different than for Turkish citizens, so pay close attention.
- âïž Any drone over 500 grams must be registered in Turkey, which requires a Turkish national ID.
- đ« As a non-Turkish resident, you cannot register a drone over 500 grams for use in Turkey.
- đ Customs regulations are strict; drones over 500 grams may be seized if you're not a Turkish citizen.
- đš Even transiting through Turkey with a drone over 500 grams can result in confiscation by customs.
- đ Smaller drones under 500 grams can be flown without registration for non-Turkish residents.
- đïž Cappadocia has specific drone rules, and currently, non-Turkish residents cannot fly drones there.
- đ« Flying drones over historical or archaeological sites is prohibited in Turkey.
- đ„ For the best drone footage, consider a smaller drone under 250 grams, which often has fewer restrictions.
Q & A
What is the weight limit for drones that must be registered in Turkey?
-Any drone above 500 grams must be registered in Turkey to fly, while drones below 500 grams do not require registration.
Can non-Turkish residents register drones in Turkey?
-No, non-Turkish residents cannot register drones in Turkey as registration requires a Turkish national ID.
What are the consequences of bringing a drone over 500 grams into Turkey as a non-Turkish resident?
-Drones over 500 grams brought into Turkey by non-Turkish residents will likely be seized by customs, and there is a high chance they will not be returned.
Is there any way for a non-Turkish resident to fly a drone over 500 grams in Turkey?
-No, non-Turkish residents cannot fly drones over 500 grams in Turkey due to the registration requirement, which necessitates a Turkish national ID.
What are the rules for flying drones in Cappadocia for non-Turkish residents?
-Non-Turkish residents cannot fly drones in Cappadocia because it requires special registration from both the General Directorate of Civil Aviation and Cappadocia Special Administration, which are only available to Turkish citizens.
What general restrictions apply to flying drones in Turkey?
-Drones cannot be flown over military bases, government buildings, crowds, airports, historical landmarks, or archaeological sites in Turkey.
What are the flight height and speed limits for drones in Turkey?
-The maximum flight height is 120 meters, and the maximum speed is 50 kilometers per hour for drones in Turkey.
What type of drone would you recommend for someone planning to fly in Turkey?
-A drone under 250 grams would be ideal as it is generally considered a toy and does not require registration in most countries, including Turkey.
What additional precautions should drone operators take when flying in historical or archaeological areas in Turkey?
-Drone operators should avoid flying over historical areas or archaeological digs, as this is prohibited and could result in penalties.
What is the overall advice for non-Turkish residents who want to fly drones in Turkey?
-Non-Turkish residents should only bring and fly drones under 500 grams to avoid registration issues, and they should avoid flying in restricted areas like Cappadocia, military zones, and archaeological sites.
Outlines
đ« Drone Regulations in Turkey for Non-Residents
The paragraph discusses the rules for flying drones in Turkey, particularly for non-Turkish residents. It highlights that drones over 500 grams must be registered, which is not possible for non-residents due to the requirement of a Turkish national ID. Consequently, non-residents cannot legally fly larger drones in Turkey. However, drones under 500 grams can be flown without registration. The paragraph also warns about strict customs regulations, which may result in the seizure of drones over 500 grams. It advises against bringing larger drones to Turkey if one is not a Turkish citizen, as they are likely to be confiscated.
đ Special Considerations for Flying Drones in Cappadocia
This paragraph focuses on the unique regulations for flying drones in the region of Cappadocia, Turkey. It explains that even Turkish citizens face challenges in obtaining the necessary registrations to fly drones due to the requirement of a civil aviation registration, which is difficult without a Turkish ID. For non-Turkish citizens, obtaining the additional registration from the Cappadocia Special Administration is impossible, making it inadvisable to fly any drones in the area. The paragraph also touches on recent changes to drone flying regulations in Turkey, such as restrictions over historical and archaeological sites. It concludes with a recommendation to enjoy flying smaller drones in other parts of Turkey, as long as they are under 500 grams and not in Cappadocia.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄDrone
đĄTurkey
đĄRegistration
đĄNon-Turkish Residents
đĄCappadocia
đĄCustoms Regulations
đĄPilot's License
đĄInsurance
đĄHistorical Areas
đĄArchaeological Digs
đĄGeneric Rules
Highlights
If you're considering a holiday in Turkey with a drone, there are specific rules to follow.
Drones in Turkey are regulated based on weight; drones above 500 grams must be registered.
Non-Turkish residents cannot register drones over 500 grams due to the requirement of a Turkish national ID.
Drones under 500 grams do not require registration and can be flown without issues by non-Turkish residents.
Customs regulations require confirmative documentation for drones over 500 grams, which non-Turkish residents cannot obtain.
Drones over 500 grams are often seized by Turkish Customs if the owner is not a Turkish citizen.
For non-Turkish citizens, it's advised not to bring drones over 500 grams to Turkey due to the risk of confiscation.
Smaller drones under 250 grams are generally considered toys and face fewer regulations worldwide.
Cappadocia has a separate set of drone regulations, requiring registration from both the General Directorate of Civil Aviation and Cappadocia Special Administration.
In Cappadocia, all drones, regardless of size, are subject to strict regulations, and flying without proper registration can lead to confiscation.
Recent changes to drone laws in Turkey include additional restrictions on flying over historical and archaeological sites.
The maximum height for drone flights in Turkey is 120 meters, and the maximum speed is 50 kilometers per hour.
Drones cannot be flown over military bases, government buildings, crowds, or near airports in Turkey.
For non-Turkish residents with smaller drones, Turkey offers many opportunities for stunning aerial photography.
The video provides a recap of drone regulations in Turkey, emphasizing the restrictions for non-Turkish residents and the unique rules for Cappadocia.
Transcripts
hello and welcome back well if you're
considering a holiday in turkey and
thinking of bringing your drone with you
and this is the video for you so stick
around as I will discuss all the rules
around flying the drones in Turkey
bringing the drones into the turkey and
I will also discuss specific rules which
apply to Cappadocia only as cappaduke as
a area has a separate set of rules for
drones
also this video is for non-turkish
residents because there are separate
rules apply for Turkish residents versus
non-turkish residents so if you're a
Turkish resident this video is probably
not for you so let's get into it
flying drones and turkey
so
Turkish Lorry going drones is
relatively confusing but if you look
deeply into it you can break it down
into two sections so
the section where the drones are
regulated and you need to register them
and the section where the drones are
unregulated and you don't have to
register them so in the simple terms
any drone above 500 grams
must be registered in Turkey to fly
any drone below 500 grams
does not have to be registered so you
can simply just have one and and fly it
so if you have something like this
it requires registration to be for you
to be able to use in Turkey additionally
it also requires a
pilot's license insurance
Etc but what's most unfortunate is that
in order to register a drone with
uh Turkish civil Authority you must be a
Turkish resident as they require a
Turkish national ID for registration so
if you're not Turkish resident
unfortunately to be honest there is no
way you can take one of those and fly in
Turkey because you simply cannot
register it
on the other side if you have a smaller
one something like that which is under
500 grams
and you're a non-turkish resident
you can just get it up and running in
Turkey without any issues and no one
will ask you any questions
bring the drones into turkey
so if you want to bring the Drone into
turkey there is a separate Customs
regulations which require you to get the
confirmative documentation in order for
you to clear the customs with your drone
and again the same rules apply for the
Customs so any drone under 500 grams
does not require any registration so the
Customs are not interested in them any
drawn above 500 grams requires a Turkish
civil Authority registration
General directory of Aviation Authority
registration
so
if you going into Turkey right
unfortunately you can't even bring the
sludge drones with you there will be
seasoned by Customs Turkish Customs are
quite strict
and I've heard a lot of reports on
drones being seized
because you simply cannot get the
registration done without the being a
Turkish Citizen and not having a Turkish
citizen ID number whatever Turkish
national ID number
so even if you're considering just
transiting through turkey for a few days
and you have your drone with you which
is above 500 grams they will be seized
by customs and unfortunately like in
other countries in most cases the
not being returned to you on your exit
right so they are confiscated and taken
away from you for good
again that's a report there is no clear
regulations on exactly what happens
but based on the feedback that I've
heard from people and you know from
other fellow Travelers that's the
general consensus for the rules so if
you're traveling to Turkey either on
holiday or transiting and you're not a
Turkish citizen do not even consider
taking a drone which is above 500 grams
because there is a high chance it will
be seized
a drone below 500 grams feel free just
take one of those if you have it
and
go for it
on a side note
um I have noticed recently was there's
been a lot of changes to drone laws
around the world and it seems to be that
the smaller drones have a lot less and a
lot relaxed regulations in most
countries so I think if you are looking
to buy a drone as well
consider buying a smaller one on
probably under 250 grams because they
are generally
considered as toys and in most countries
they don't require registrations
now moving on to Cappadocia cappadoca
being region in turkey and an extremely
beautiful region
introduced a separate set of drawn
requirements in order food to fly and
unfortunately
currently the Drone requirements are
that you need to have a
registration from first before you can
get the registration in kapadoke you
need to get a registration from General
director directorate of civil aviation
which unfortunately you can't get if
you're not a Turkish citizen
so if you can't get that registration
you can't get a registration from
CSA I believe it's called
Cappadocia special Administration
something
and if you can't get that
registration you simply can't fly the
Drone in turkey and that actually
applies to all the drones no matter of
the size
or Dimension or weight or anything all
drones fall into that category so in
Cappadocia at this stage it's simply not
worthwhile flying a drone because the
penalties are quite harsh your drone
will be seized if you caught flying it
without the registrations
I've been to Turkey a few months ago
I've tried to get the registration done
even with the help of Turkish citizen
and unfortunately I was unsuccessful so
I ended up not flying a drone in
Cappadocia I did fly the Drone
um this small one in other parts of the
turkey where we traveled through but
kappadoca was out of the question I just
you know I do not believe
violating the laws in Turkey just simply
worth it and
next I want to talk about the rules and
regulation of actually flying a drone in
Turkey because there have been few
changes recently
so with the recent changes there's been
few additions to the generic sort of
common rules and regulations for flying
drums right obviously you know the
generic ones in Turkey are your maximum
height is 120 meters your maximum speed
is 50 kilometers per hour you can't fly
over always a military bases government
buildings over crowds or next to the
airports and and that's fine that's sort
of generic rules in
around the world so with the new
addition in Turkey they added two more
sections to it which is you can't fly
over historical areas so any Heritage
sites buildings or historical landmarks
and you also can't fly over any
archaeological digs so in Turkey there's
quite a lot of exploration happenings
and there's a lot of sort of open areas
where
you know
you can get really nice drones of half
excavated historical artifacts or
something so those two sections were
added so if you're flying in Turkey make
sure that you aware of it and you don't
fly over any historical or
archaeological sites because simply that
will also get you in a lot of trouble
otherwise
it's the rest of the turkey especially
if you're flying with this little guy
it's pretty much open it's extremely
beautiful and you can get some really
good shots like this so
enjoy it's if you're traveling to Turkey
you've got a small drone take it with
you you'll get some really amazing shots
so
thanks for watching
um I hope you enjoyed the video just to
recap
to type so you can break down the
Turkish launch two parts basically you
have the large drones over 500 grams and
the small ones if you're not a Turkish
Citizen and have a larger drone forget
about it don't even bring don't even
consider bringing it to Turkey if you
have a smaller one go for it enjoy
flying it everywhere except Cappadocia
because in cappaduke there's a separate
set of rule Supply
so I hope that's clear thanks for
watching
give us a like subscribe if you enjoyed
the video got a lot more content coming
up so
happy travel safe travel and enjoy your
drone flying
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