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Taking your drone on holiday? Pick your destination – Hoverpoint puts together from the country rules what you need to know and do before you travel.

North Korea

Outside the EASA area

Am I allowed to fly there?

Basic rule

Flight ban

You may not fly here at present: operating drones is generally prohibited in this country. The details below are for context only — they do not permit a flight.

According to tour operators, drones are banned and confiscated on entry; there is no published legal basis. According to the UK Foreign Office, you must hand GPS technology over to customs.

Operator registration

Unclear

There is no legal way to operate a drone in North Korea.

Your EU registration is not automatically valid here.

Competency certificate
Your EU competency certificate is not automatically recognised here. Whether you need a separate one isn't in the country rules – please check with the authority.
Insurance

Unclear

Remote ID & marking
No information – please check with the authority.
Maximum altitude
No information – please check with the authority.
Special rules

For tourists

Leave your drone at home: according to tour operators, customs will confiscate it, and according to the UK Foreign Office you must hand GPS technology over to customs. The German Foreign Office strongly advises against travel to North Korea; cameras, phones, computers and other GPS-enabled devices must be declared on entry.

Authority & sources

Open country rules →

Does my drone fit?

Pick a drone from your hangar above to check its weight and class against the country's limits.

Batteries on the plane

  • Spare batteries in hand luggage only – each one protected against short circuits (terminal caps, original packaging or its own bag).
  • Up to 100 Wh: no approval needed.
  • Over 100 up to 160 Wh: only with the airline's approval, at most 2 spare batteries.
  • Over 160 Wh: not allowed on passenger aircraft.

Enter your battery's Wh – they are printed on the battery.

Pick your airline to see its rules for drones, batteries and power banks.

Airlines may be stricter – pick your airline below to see its rules.

Source: IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations / Lithium Battery Guidance

To do before you leave

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The travel check is not legal advice and not official information – laws change and we cannot guarantee that everything is fully up to date. The aviation authority of your destination is authoritative. Please also check the official source before you travel.