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Middle East drone rules

Iraq drone laws for travelers

ICAA now has an official drone page, but public traveler details are limited. Do not import or fly without written ICAA and security clearance.

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Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority

Iraq

Strict or complex

ICAA drone rules; approval-first

ICAA now has an official drone page, but public traveler details are limited. Do not import or fly without written ICAA and security clearance.

Bring it

High confiscation or enforcement risk if arriving with an undeclared or unauthorized drone.

Register it

Confirm current licensing/registration directly with ICAA before travel.

Fly it

Not recommended without explicit ICAA/security approval.

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Security, airport, military, government, oil/infrastructure, and urban areas are highly sensitive.

Before you travel

  1. 01ICAA written approval or license confirmation.
  2. 02Security/local sponsor clearance if applicable.
  3. 03Drone specifications, pilot details, and exact flight plan.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Authorization-specific.
Recreational
Not recommended without explicit ICAA/security approval.
Commercial work
Requires ICAA coordination under the current drone regulatory process and any security approvals.
Airspace
Security, airport, military, government, oil/infrastructure, and urban areas are highly sensitive.