Asia
Mongolia
CAAM — Advisory Circular AC102-1, Part 101/102 model (inspired by New Zealand)
Mongolia applies a two-part system inspired by the New Zealand model: 'Part 101' for drones under 25 kg operated according to 12 precise operating rules (no certificate needed if followed), and 'Part 102' for operations that fall outside these limits.
400 feet, standard Part 101 limit.
The official document (2016) indicates that drones under 25 kg operated entirely under Part 101 rules do not need a formal certificate; some more recent secondary sources instead report paid registration for all drones, not confirmed by an updated official source.
Not required for simple operations within Part 101; demonstrable competence required for Part 102 operations.
Zones to avoid
No-fly zones usually follow the same recurring categories (airports, military sites, protected areas, historic centers). For this country: Daytime only, always within visual line of sight, max 120m, not beyond 4 km from an aerodrome, not in military airspace without a permit, consent needed from people overflown.
What isn't 100% confirmed yet
A possible paid registration requirement for all drones, cited by recent tourism sources, is not confirmed by the official document (from 2016) consulted.
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Source: Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (CAAM)
Last checked: 2026-08
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Why registration exists
Here the threshold usually depends on the drone's weight or whether it has a camera: below a certain weight, often 250 g, many systems don't require registration for recreational use. Check the note above and the official source to see whether your specific drone falls under the requirement. For Mongolia, the official reference remains Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (CAAM). The official document (2016) indicates that drones under 25 kg operated entirely under Part 101 rules do not need a formal certificate; some more recent secondary sources instead report paid registration for all drones, not confirmed by an updated official source.
How this usually works
Here the requirement depends on factors like the drone's weight, distance from people, or use case (recreational vs. commercial). The note above describes the most common case: if your situation is different, check the official source to see exactly which scenario applies to you before flying. The exam and certificate are handled by Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (CAAM). Not required for simple operations within Part 101; demonstrable competence required for Part 102 operations.
Other countries in Asia
Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.