Skip to content
The Authority Suite
Drone Authority
Drone view used as travel-planning context32.43° · 53.69°

Middle East drone rules

Iran drone laws for travelers

Iran has an official UAV system reference, but no tourist drone path was confirmed. Given enforcement and security sensitivity, do not bring a drone without explicit written authorization.

Back to country map

Civil Aviation Organization of Iran

Iran

Do not pack without approval

Do not pack without authorization

Iran has an official UAV system reference, but no tourist drone path was confirmed. Given enforcement and security sensitivity, do not bring a drone without explicit written authorization.

Bring it

High confiscation or legal risk without prior written authorization.

Register it

Use the CAO UAV system only if eligible and confirmed by local authority contacts.

Fly it

Not recommended for foreign travelers without formal authority approval.

Map check

Military, government, airport, border, energy, religious, urban, and protest/event areas are highly sensitive.

Before you travel

  1. 01CAO/government written authorization.
  2. 02Local sponsor or project approval.
  3. 03Drone details, pilot credentials, and flight plan.

Operating notes

Max altitude
N/A without authorization.
Recreational
Not recommended for foreign travelers without formal authority approval.
Commercial work
Only through formal CAO/government authorization and local security coordination.
Airspace
Military, government, airport, border, energy, religious, urban, and protest/event areas are highly sensitive.