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.

Max altitude: Permit-specific; keep at or below 120 m / 400 ft unless authorized.
Commercial work: Requires aviation permission and may require operator certification under UAS rules.

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Registration, import, and commercial-work rules can change at the border even when the flight looks identical.