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Azerbaijan
State Civil Aviation Agency — temporary UAV procedure
Azerbaijan requires registration and flight authorization for civil remotely piloted aircraft, through an official temporary procedure from the State Civil Aviation Agency.
Confirmed existence of an official procedure ('Temporary Procedures for Civil Unmanned Aircraft Registration and Flight Authorization') for registering and authorizing civil drone flights.
No details on a separate pilot certificate appear on the official page consulted.
Zones to avoid
No-fly zones usually follow the same recurring categories (airports, military sites, protected areas, historic centers). For this country: The official page doesn't specify no-fly zones, maximum altitude or distances: contact the State Civil Aviation Agency before flying.
What isn't 100% confirmed yet
Only the existence of the registration/authorization procedure was confirmed via the official site; maximum altitude, weight thresholds or specific no-fly zones could not be extracted.
Last checked: 2026-08
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Why registration exists
Operator registration exists for accountability: if a drone causes an incident or enters a restricted zone, the authority needs to be able to trace it back to whoever was flying it. You usually get an identification number (operator ID) to physically attach to the drone, valid for every drone the same person owns. The cost is often minimal or free, and it applies to visiting tourists too, not just residents. For Azerbaijan, the official reference remains State Civil Aviation Agency of Azerbaijan. Confirmed existence of an official procedure ('Temporary Procedures for Civil Unmanned Aircraft Registration and Flight Authorization') for registering and authorizing civil drone flights.
How this usually works
Even where an exam isn't formally required, most aviation authorities still recommend a basic safety course: rules change often, and flying without the basics is a real risk even without a legal obligation. The exam and certificate are handled by State Civil Aviation Agency of Azerbaijan. No details on a separate pilot certificate appear on the official page consulted.
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Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.