The Bahrain agency responsible for drone safety, BCAA, has provided several internet-accessible details on flying for fun or work. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details, go to the link above to check for recent updates. Are drones allowed in Bahrain? Is drone allowed in Bahrain? Yes. BCAA states that drone operations are allowed in Bahrain, subject to regulations. Read on for more details. Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Bahrain: Regardless of size or weight, all UAVs shall be registered at the BCAA. Bahrain classifies drones into three categories, with compliance varying by category. UAVs shall be registered as either Type A, B, or C, according to weight: Type A UAV; is a UAV weighing under 5kg Type B UAV; is a UAV weighing from 5kg to 25kg inclusive Type C UAV; is a UAV weighing in excess of 25kg. An application for registration of any Type B or Type C UAV shall be submitted by the owner or intended owner of the UAV to the BCAA before importing that UAV into the Kingdom of Bahrain. An applicant for a UAV registration shall have reached the age of at least 18 years by the date of submission and shall submit to the Authority an application in the form prescribed in Appendix A. The application shall include any fee levied by the Authority for processing the application. The application shall specify the names, addresses, CPR or CR numbers, and contact details of any persons or entities that will be permitted by the owner to operate the UAV. The registered owner of the UAV shall bear ultimate responsibility for the operation of the UAV. Before granting a UAV registration, the Authority shall, having given due consideration for the Type of UAV and its intended use, be satisfied that; the applicant’s facilities, services, and equipment (if applicable)are per these regulations, and the UAV’s operating procedures make satisfactory provisions for the safety of both aircraft and the public, and the UAV’s operating manual has been submitted with the application and contains all the relevant information, and the applicant, and any intended operator, has the necessary competence, experience, and resources to operate and maintain the UAV to the satisfaction of the Authority, and The applicant holds a certificate of insurance against liability or risk arising from the operation of the UAV to the satisfaction of the Authority (if required), and any fees levied by the Authority in respect of the application have been paid, and the UAV is airworthy to a standard acceptable to the Authority, and permission to own and/or operate the UAV has been obtained from the Ministry of Interior and the Bahrain Defense Force. After successful completion of the processing of the application, the Authority may endorse the UAV registration with conditions pertaining to the use of the UAV. Validity of the UAV registration UAV registration shall be valid for 3 years if no shorter period is endorsed or until it is suspended or canceled, whichever is earlier. UAV operation and maintenance An operator shall not operate a UAV in a way that creates a hazard to another aircraft, another person, or property. Subject to any directions the Authority may issue, the UAV operator shall operate and maintain the UAV per the procedures in the UAV manual. To ensure aircraft safety, the Authority may give written directions to a UAV operator to alter the procedures set out in the UAV manual. The UAV operator shall coordinate with the relevant ATS provider to be satisfied that appropriate air traffic services are available to ensure the safety of all aircraft in any airspace utilized by the UAV. In addition, the coordination shall cover other areas related to safety, such as aeronautical information service, aerodrome or other control services, designated meteorological authorities, communications, and security.