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Thank you very much for doing this article. It’s exactly what I wanted to know! And thank good Google for pointing out your website.
All the best!
Thanks, Sergiu! Glad you found this article helpful 🙂
Have the laws changed in HK? Are the registration requirements in place yet or is it still safe to fly freely?
As of October 2018, there are no registration rules.
Any registration or approval require if I fly the drone for commercial?
Good question. None that I’m aware of, but I do know it would require taking permission if the flight is over private property.
Is it possible in Lantau Trail 3 area?
Yes, as long as you keep it within sight and close to the trail. You can always refer to your flight app for no-fly zones.
Hello !
Thank you for the information ! Just to know : Is bringing a Drone from outside the country allowed ? (I guess Yes, but it is just to confirm)
thanks a lot
Yes, it is allowed 🙂
Thank you for the information…it is really helpful knowledge you have provided….Good luck… Peace be with you..
You’re welcome!
Great article
Hi ,
I am a tourist and will be visiting Hong Kong on 8th November 2023 , and would be carrying a mini 3 pro . Do I need to register my drone ?
Also I can fly near Great Budha for some footage ?
Can you please help me on places where I can fly my drone and capture the beautify skyline of Hong Kong?
Hey Anirban,
You don’t need to register your Mini 3 in HK.
As for flying next to the Big Buddha, that’s not allowed. It’s a no-fly zone as it’s close to the airport. Please refer to the no-fly zone map https://esua.cad.gov.hk/web/droneMap
To see the skyline, you can take the easy option and head to Victoria Peak. But you can’t fly your drone there.
If you want to capture the skyline using your drone, I recommend hiking to a location like Red Incense Burner or Jardines Lookout.
Is it legal to fly a drone in a shopping center? To day the 5th of January 2022,, two drones were flying on the 4th floor of the Times Square building, with people like myself seating while drinking my coffee along with other patrons.
I’m pretty sure it’s not allowed and am also fairly positive that they were filming something on behalf of the management.
Hi , i live in hongkong But non resident
And i have DJI MINI 3 pro
I like hiking and f lying My drone
But some My friend tell me
My drone can’t flying in Hongkong because ilegal and need permit to flying in hongkong . Do i need to registration My drone CAD ESUA ?
The last time I checked, a drone weighing less than 250 grams (such as the Mini 3) does not need to be registered in HK.
Who sells drone insurance in HK?
Nobody yet as of now.
hi there, great work on the information you provided! just want to check if its “possible” to fly DJI mini around the big buddha area? did you manage to try that out?
Hi Aaron,
I’ve seen plenty of aerial pics from Ngong Ping Village. However, I would be a little cautious flying there as it’s a busy area and it’s also close to the airport (which might trigger your DJI Fly App).
Hi thank you for your information. It’s very helpful. I like to check how to fly below 90m altitude limit while some of the hiking place at Hong Kong are definitely higher than 90m.
I think we all consider it as 90m above the ground we’re standing on ?
I’m a foreigner and will only stay in hk for 2 days so is it possible to mail my SUA registration label to my hotel? Thanks.
Hi Oscar, yes, I imagine that should be fine. Just give your hotel a heads-up!
Great Article, I have registered two drones and myself. I will be there 5th of Jan to 10th. Looking for the best spots for Iconic shots. Any updates or suggestions?
Sure, with or without your drone? If it’s with your drone, I usually recommend finding a location that’s relatively secluded.
HK is so crowded… anywhere really secluded? Haha.. Yes drone shots are my main desires. Without getting into trouble ????????
Well, all my shots are from the trails on the hills around the city. They give you the best perspectives (drone or no drone) and are quite secluded.