Civil Aviation Authority of Oman
Oman
Strict or complexCAA approval and licence
Oman has excellent scenery, but do not arrive expecting casual use. Approvals and NOCs are central.
Bring it
Do not bring a drone without prior approval; seizure risk is material.
Register it
CAA licensing and permit process applies; approved platforms or channels may be required.
Fly it
Requires official approval or licensing; visitor access may be limited.
Map check
Coordinate restricted areas, Royal Air Force, ROP, National Survey, and filming-location concerns.
Before you travel
- 01Submit AWR033 drone operation permit form.
- 02Prepare insurance, drone specs, operator licence/training, coordinates, and height.
- 03Get NOCs from relevant authorities when filming or operating in sensitive areas.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- Permit-specific; keep below 400 ft unless approved.
- Recreational
- Requires official approval or licensing; visitor access may be limited.
- Commercial work
- Requires CAA approval under drone regulations/CAR 102, with insurance and pilot competency.
- Airspace
- Coordinate restricted areas, Royal Air Force, ROP, National Survey, and filming-location concerns.