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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.

Belarus

Outside the EASA area

Last checked: October 5, 2026

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.

Since presidential decree No. 297 of September 2023, import, possession and operation of civilian drones by private individuals are prohibited; the German Foreign Office also warns against travel to Belarus.

Operator registration

Not required

There is no registration for private individuals because they may neither import nor operate drones; only organisations and entrepreneurs can register.

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

Not required

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

For tourists

Do not take a drone to Belarus: import by private individuals is prohibited and violations are punished. There is a travel warning, and even photos of military or strategic sites can lead to arrests.

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.