Civil Aviation Organization of Iran
Iran
Do not pack without approvalDo 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
- 01CAO/government written authorization.
- 02Local sponsor or project approval.
- 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.