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Malaysia drone laws for travelers

Malaysia is worthwhile but paperwork-heavy. Plan CAAM ATF and any site or security approvals before travel.

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Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia

Malaysia

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Malaysia is worthwhile but paperwork-heavy. Plan CAAM ATF and any site or security approvals before travel.

The trip, step by step

Bring it
No simple tourist import clearance found; ATF materials reference radio approval, so carry proof.
Register it
UA over 20 kg may require CAAM registration; ATF materials ask for drone specs and approvals.
Fly it
Do not assume casual flight is allowed; camera/surveillance and controlled or sensitive areas need authorization.
Map check
No aerodrome traffic zones, restricted or sensitive areas, or operations above 400 ft without authorization.

Before you travel

  1. 01Submit Standard ATF at least 14 working days ahead.
  2. 02Prepare pilot details, drone specs, risk assessment, and KML/KMZ flight plan.
  3. 03Get other agency or site approvals before CAAM ATF where required.

Operating notes

Max altitude
400 ft AGL unless CAAM or ATC approves otherwise.
Commercial work
Aerial work, agriculture, BVLOS, carriage, or higher-risk work needs CAAM approvals or certificates.

Compare the route

Check nearby countries before you lock the itinerary.

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

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