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Brunei drone laws for travelers

Brunei is reasonable if planned: register before flying and stay low, daytime, and away from airports.

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Department of Civil Aviation Brunei Darussalam

Brunei

Register or certify first

Register before flying

Brunei is reasonable if planned: register before flying and stay low, daytime, and away from airports.

Bring it

AITI import permit required to import drones; short-stay visitors need not register if not flying.

Register it

Submit Form UAS001 and documents by email; DCA says processing may take up to one week.

Fly it

Allowed after DCA registration; daytime, VLOS, and good weather only.

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Avoid public events, no-fly areas, prohibited/restricted/danger areas, and within 5 km of airports, heliports, or military bases.

Before you travel

01Submit Form UAS001 plus passport/ID and drone photos.
02Provide commercial supporting letter if applicable.
03Get AITI import permit if importing.

Operating notes

Max altitude: 200 ft AMSL for recreational drone flying unless approved.
Recreational: Allowed after DCA registration; daytime, VLOS, and good weather only.
Commercial work: Registration plus supporting organization letter and DCA operational approval.
Airspace: Avoid public events, no-fly areas, prohibited/restricted/danger areas, and within 5 km of airports, heliports, or military bases.

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