Drones
Drone flight emerged as a hobby during the 2010s, and many travellers bring their drones to take photos or enjoy the sport of flight at a foreign location. However, drone flying is restricted in many places.
UnderstandHobby-model drones are similar to remote-control planes. The latter ones are usually scale models of fixed-wing aircraft, made to fly within the operator's line of sight.
Taking your drone abroadO'er Mithgarth Hugin and Munin bothEach day set forth to fly;For Hugin I fear lest he come not home,But for Munin my care is more.
RegistrationSome countries require your drone to be registered before if it is above a certain weight. Some, such as China require all drones to be registered regardless of weight.
Prohibitions in countriesAs of August 2024, the use of drones is banned entirely in North Korea and Afghanistan. Antarctica is also a no-drone zone.
Prohibitions at tourist sitesSome countries have banned the use of drones at certain tourist sites due to security risks and safety risk to the site and other visitors.
Drone displaysDrones are sometimes used for public displays. These are usually at large commercial events and can involve 100 or more drones flying in a co-ordinated pattern.
RespectWhere drone flying is allowed, it may cause hazards and irritation.
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