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Middle East drone rules

Kuwait drone laws for travelers

Kuwait is possible only with paperwork; it is not a casual tourist-drone destination.

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Directorate General of Civil Aviation Kuwait

Kuwait

Strict or complex

DGCA registration and security permit

Kuwait is possible only with paperwork; it is not a casual tourist-drone destination.

Bring it

Confiscation risk is high without DGCA/MOI paperwork; carry serial-number-specific permits.

Register it

DGCA Form 1288 covers UAS registration; most categories need UOC except limited low-risk classes.

Fly it

Requires DGCA and MOI approvals before flight.

Map check

Use only approved locations and avoid airports, military, oil, government, and security sites.

Before you travel

  1. 01Register the UAS with DGCA.
  2. 02Get MOI aerial permit with locations, dates, and serial number.
  3. 03Carry UOC, insurance, or operator documents for professional work.

Operating notes

Max altitude
As approved; conservative ceiling is 100 m / 328 ft unless authorized.
Recreational
Requires DGCA and MOI approvals before flight.
Commercial work
Requires UAS operator certificate/validation and security approvals.
Airspace
Use only approved locations and avoid airports, military, oil, government, and security sites.

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