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Drone Laws in Indonesia
Updated January 2024
What Are The Rules Regarding Drones / UAV / Quadcopters in Indonesia?
Drones essentially fall into two categories in Indonesia:
Category 1: For hobby, and recreational purposes
- For drones that fall into Category 1, and weigh less than 2 kg, no prior permission.
- However, if your drone falls and weighs more than 2 kg, requires a permit from the General Director of the Department of Civil Aviation.
Category 2: For commercial purposes
- For drones that fall into Category 2, and weigh less than 2 kg, no prior permission. However, you require being a licensed drone pilot and have your drone insured.
- For drones that fall into Category 2, and weigh more than 2 kg, a permit is required from the General Director of the Department of Civil Aviation along with the licence and insurance papers.
General Guidelines
- Respect others’ privacy when flying your drone.
- You must fly during daylight hours and only fly in good weather conditions.
Prohibited areas of operation
- Do not fly your drone over people or large crowds.
- Do not fly your drone over airports or in areas where aircraft are operating.
- Do not fly your drone in sensitive areas including government or military facilities.
- Do not fly over temples.
Altitude of Operation
0
Feet
or 150 metres
Time of Operation
Only during daytime, and in good weather conditions
Flying A Drone In Bali
Can you carry a drone into Bali?
Yes, there should be no issues carrying your drone into Bali at the airport.
Notes from my personal experience
From what I saw and learned, Bali is a fairly drone-friendly island. Drones are a very common sight, especially near the beaches, and other major tourist attractions such as waterfalls.
Carrying a drone in and out of the Bali airport should also pose no issue.
However, you must know that most temples prohibit drones within their compounds. I know there are many drone videos of temples on YouTube, but I’d still ask you to respect their wishes and not fly near any temples. Don’t ruin it for the rest of us.
No drones allowed inside temples in Bali
Also, the resort that I was staying in Sanur asked all drone pilots to seek prior permission. It seemed that many pilots wanted to fly their drones right above the property, and had caused a nuisance for guests. The property had received many complaints from other guests.
The Property Manager was kind enough to take me to a part of the beach from where I could take off and fly my drone. He also mentioned that I should avoid flying above any of the properties along Sanur Beach.
My Advice
- Remember to take prior approval from your resort/property in Bali before you send your drone into the sky.
- Do not fly near, or above temples. Some may let you off with a fine, but it’s not worth breaking the law.
And remember to always fly safe! And don’t forget to check out my highlights video from Bali.
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17 Comments
Hi. May I ask what drone do you use and roughly around how high does your drone usually fly to achieve a good aerial shot? Thanks! I’m new to the drone world and I’d like to know what thigs should I consider in getting myself one for travel and recreational purposes. Thank you.
Hey Ana, I use the Mavic Pro and a bunch of accessories that can be found on this page. The drone can go as high as you want it to. However, you must be mindful of the local laws regarding the height. There is no fixed rule about how high you need to be to get a good shot, it depends on the subject you’re trying to shoot. It’s all about what you’re trying to capture in the frame.
If you’re getting into drone aerial photography, I would say a few considerations would be your budget, how much time and effort are you willing to spend in developing photos (or you want something that works like a point and shoot). Drop me an email if you need more help in making your decision 🙂
Hello there, I am buying a drone which weighs below 2kg and using it for recreational activities. I’ll be visiting Bali next month. Is carrying drone in and out of India for Indian citizens an issue at the customs?
Under the new regulation it should not be a problem. Do you have a UIN for your drone?
Hey,
First of all your information was really informative.
I am travelling to bali in the end of January and will bring my DJI MAVIC pro.
I was wondering if u are using any filter lenses for the sun, when you are taking pcitures? And if u do, wich ones then? 🙂
Have a good day!
Thanks, Lukas! Yes, with my Mavic Pro I used the official DJI ND filters. You can check them out on this page 🙂
Hey – do I need drone insurance for Bali? I have travel insurance but am unsure whether it is the law for my drone to be insured. Its just a DJI Spark.
thanks!
Hey Isabelle,
Afaik, you’re not required to insure your drone for Indonesia.
Can I fly a drone on a mountain which is above 150m?
I guess that should just be fine.
I am from Australia, and I am thinking of flying my Mini 3 Pro. Does it need to be registered in indonesia?
It’s registered in Australia.
Hi,
I don’t think drone registration is necessary in Indonesia currently. Of course, you must adhere to their drone laws.
Bonjour,
faisant le point sur la réglementation drone en Indonesie car je vais m’y rendre aussi dans quelques semaines, j’ai trouvé leur réglementation “la CASR 107”. Les drones de moins de 250 g n’ont pas besoin d’être enregistrés donc le mini 3 pro c’est good….
Bonjour du coup est ce que les drones de plus de 250 g doivent être enregistrés?Et j ai lu qu il fallait un permis maintenant ,est ce vrai ?Merci ????
Hi, I am not aware of any changes to drone laws or any requirement for registration. Can you share a link?
Hi there and thanks in advanced for your time. I have a mini 4 pro and I am wondering If i can use the footage i take from Bali on my youtube channel. Any ideas about this? My Channel is monetized but i can’t seem to find a clear answer on this.
Hi, I’m pretty sure there should be no issues regarding the videos and monetizing it on YouTube.