The Bhutan 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 Bhutan?
Is drone allowed in Bhutan? Yes, but According to BCAA, drone operations are limited to government use in Bhutan, subject to regulations provided by the BCAA. Read on for details.
Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Bhutan:
This Regulation is developed in line with section 66(1) of the Civil Aviation Act of Bhutan 2016 and shall apply to the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS):
Having a maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) of up to 6 kg.
Flying outdoors.
Operating in Visual line of sight (VLOS) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
Operating during daytime (after sunrise and before sunset - as per Aeronautical Information Publication).
Having MTOW above 6kg and below 25kgs - under exceptional circumstances.
Shall be permitted only for Government organizations.