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Asia-Pacific drone rules

Laos drone laws for travelers

Laos is a strong landscape destination, but drones over 200 g need pre-clearance before import or use.

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Department of Civil Aviation

Laos

Permit path required

Permission and frequency clearance

Laos is a strong landscape destination, but drones over 200 g need pre-clearance before import or use.

Bring it

Drones over 200 g require DCA permission after radio-frequency certification.

Register it

Part 17 covers registration and marking requirements; confirm with DCA before travel.

Fly it

Permission is expected for drones over 200 g.

Map check

Avoid airports, people, restricted zones, and any area not covered by permission.

Before you travel

  1. 01Get Department of Frequencies certification.
  2. 02Secure DCA import/use permission.
  3. 03Prepare flight plan and location/purpose details.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Permit-specific; keep at or below 120 m / 400 ft unless authorized.
Recreational
Permission is expected for drones over 200 g.
Commercial work
Requires aviation permission and may require operator certification under UAS rules.
Airspace
Avoid airports, people, restricted zones, and any area not covered by permission.