The Iranian agency responsible for drone safety, CAOI, has provided many internet-accessible details on flying for fun or work. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details go to the link above.
Are drones allowed in Iran?
Can you fly a drone in Iran? Yes. According to CAOI, drone use is allowed in Iran, subject to strict CAOI regulations. Read on for more details.
Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in the Islamic Republic of Iran:
Avoid flying your drone over people or crowds.
Maintain a minimum of 250 meters between your drone and residential areas, schools, cinemas, or crowds.
When flying your drone, be mindful of other people’s privacy.
Avoid flying your drone near military installations, power plants, or other areas that may cause local authorities concern.
Keep your drone’s altitude below 50 meters (165 feet)
You must fly during daylight hours and only in favorable weather (visibility greater than 3km)
Avoid flying your drone within 2 kilometers of airports or in areas frequented by aircraft.
Any drone weighing more than 300 grams requires a permit, making the DJI Spark the only mainstream drone permitted to fly in Iran.
Areas restricted to drone use
The following areas are prohibited from being used by drones:
Military zones
Tehran the capital
Police stations
Nuclear power plants
There have already been incidents in Busher, Natanz, Qom, Arak, and Isfahan in which spy allegations have been leveled concerning the use of drones.