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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.

Russia

Outside the EASA area

Last checked: October 5, 2026

Am I allowed to fly there?

Basic rule

Currently suspended

Drone operations are currently suspended. The details below only apply again once the suspension is lifted.

The German Foreign Office warns against travel to Russia; because of the war there are extensive, indefinite flight bans for civilian drones, including over Moscow and neighbouring regions since June 2026.

Operator registration

Required

Drones from 150 g to 30 kg must be recorded with Rosaviatsia within 10 working days of purchase or import. Above 250 g, remote identification via ERA-GLONASS has also been mandatory since 1 March 2026; since 1 October 2026, flight plans without an active ERA-GLONASS account are rejected.

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

An insurance requirement for recreational flights is not officially documented.

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

For tourists

Leave the drone at home: there is a travel warning, many regions ban civilian drone flights, and even photos of state or military sites can lead to interrogation or arrest on suspicion of espionage. Registration and connection to ERA-GLONASS are practically impossible for tourists.

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.

Country weight thresholds

  • From 150 g· Operator registration: RequiredFrom 150 g recording with Rosaviatsia required
  • From 251 g· Operator registration: RequiredAbove 250 g additionally remote identification via ERA-GLONASS

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.