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Drone rules: Jordan
Last checked: October 5, 2026
Permit required
You may only fly here with a permit issued by the authorities in advance.
Every flight needs prior approval: you apply with CARC form 25-0010 to the Ministry of Interior, which coordinates it with the air force and the aviation authority CARC; proof of insurance and the locations and times belong in the application.
CARC does not mention a separate registration procedure; you provide pilot and drone details in the approval application (form 25-0010).
Proof of liability insurance is part of the application.
For tourists
According to CARC form 25-0010 (October 2019 version), the application goes to the Ministry of Interior at least 10 working days in advance; conditions: pilot at least 21 years old, drone up to 25 kg with geofencing and electronic identification, radius no more than 500 m, no higher than 400 ft (150 ft in Amman) and no longer than 3 hours. Check with CARC beforehand whether this version is still current; Petra and Wadi Rum are practically off limits.
Further rules
- In Jordan you need approval before every flight. You apply with CARC form 25-0010 at least ten working days in advance to the Ministry of Interior, which coordinates the application with the air force and the aviation authority CARC. Among other things, you must enclose a copy of your passport, proof of qualification and proof of insurance.
- According to the CARC form (October 2019 version), the maximum flight altitude is 400 feet (around 122 metres) above ground, and 150 feet (around 46 metres) in Amman.
- No-fly zones apply within a 5-kilometre radius of the major airports (including Amman-Queen Alia), in the northern and western border areas, and around military zones, royal palaces and embassies. Flying over sensitive zones without permission is taken seriously and can have criminal consequences.
- For the popular destinations of Petra and Wadi Rum, you also need a separate permit from the relevant protected area administration in addition to CARC clearance.
- In short: flying in Jordan is possible, but only with proper preparation before your trip – nothing works spontaneously here.
Sources
This overview is not legal advice and not an official statement — laws change, and we cannot guarantee that every entry is fully up to date. Before your flight, please also check the official source or the local civil aviation authority.