Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Egypt:Before operating your drone, youmust obtain permission from Egypt’s Civil Aviation Authority. Never fly over a crowd or a group of people with your drone.Consider others’ privacy when flying a drone. Avoid flying your drone over airports or in areas that aircraft fly over frequently.Youmust fly during daylight hours andonly when the weather is favorable. Avoid flying your drone over extremely sensitive areas, such as government or military installations.In these areas, drones or drones equipped with cameras are prohibited.Only fly during the day and in good weather conditions with clear visibility.Do not fly above 400 feet.Keep your drone within direct visibility.Do not fly closer than 9 kilometers (5.5 miles) from all airports and airfields.Do not fly in sensitive areas, such as government or military facilities.You mayonly use automatic flight maneuvers if you can intervene as a pilot at any time during the operation.PenaltiesEgypt enacted stringent legislation in 2017 prohibiting the use and trade of drones. This law makes it illegal to import, manufacture, sell, collect, or possess drones unless you receive a permit from the Ministry of Defense.Anyone who violates or violates the law will face a fine of LE 5,000-50,000 or a prison sentence of between one and seven years. The military judiciary will enforce the laws.Egyptian Customs have reportedly seized many drones.Unless you have prior authorization, your drone will likely be confiscated at the point of entry. Note: import, sale and possession of drones without prior Ministry of Defense approval is a criminal offence in Egypt, and customs routinely confiscate drones from arriving travellers. The only exemption is for small toy drones (roughly 150g or less, no camera, no GPS, very short range).