MOLIT / Drone One-Stop
South Korea
Permit path requiredPilot qualification, reporting, and zone approval checks
South Korea has beautiful city and mountain footage, but Seoul-area restrictions and security sensitivity make official map checks essential.
Bring it
Security-sensitive areas can be a hard stop even for small drones.
Register it
Use the Drone One-Stop portal for official services, flight applications, filming applications, and map checks.
Fly it
Pilot qualification can apply above 250 g. Device reporting is generally from heavier aircraft, and zone approvals can apply regardless of tourist intent.
Map check
Check no-fly areas, military/security zones, airports, and national parks before flying.
Before you travel
- 01Check Drone One-Stop for registration and approval needs.
- 02Confirm whether the drone weight triggers pilot qualification or device reporting.
- 03Avoid Seoul and military/security areas without explicit authorization.
- 04Confirm park or site permissions before filming.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- Verify current MOLIT limits and local approval requirements.
- Recreational
- Pilot qualification can apply above 250 g. Device reporting is generally from heavier aircraft, and zone approvals can apply regardless of tourist intent.
- Commercial work
- Commercial operations require compliance with Korean aviation rules and may need authorization.
- Airspace
- Check no-fly areas, military/security zones, airports, and national parks before flying.