Drone regulations in Jordan

Written by Francis Markert | Last update on 2. October 2026 | 0 comments

This article covers the rules for using drones in Jordan.

Drone use in Jordan is strictly regulated and generally prohibited without prior official approval. Bringing a drone into the country, flying it for recreation or operating it without the appropriate permit is illegal and can lead to fines, confiscation of the drone or legal action. For tourists, it is therefore extremely difficult or practically impossible to obtain a permit for drone flights.

Drone use is currently only permitted for the following parties:

• The Royal Film Commission of Jordan
• The Jordan Tourism Board for coordinating promotional campaigns
• Diplomatic missions or official government institutions
• Film and production companies visiting Jordan for documented photography, film or media work
• Individuals or organizations that have received written approval from both the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) and the Ministry of Interior

Bringing a drone into Jordan

You need a permit to import your drone. Submit the following documents to the CARC at least 10 working days before your planned arrival in Jordan:

1. the completed application form
2. a copy of your passport
3. proof of drone insurance
4. a certificate or proof of training or a license (e.g. flight logs, training certificates)
5. exact details of the planned flights (locations, times, duration)

Without this permit, customs may confiscate your drone. Always carry the document with you.

On arrival in Jordan, you have to pay a deposit of 500 JOD at customs. The authorities then seal the drone. When you leave, you have to present the drone with the seal intact to get a full refund. This serves as a guarantee that the drone was not used during your stay.

Overview: Drone rules in Jordan

Other rules for drone pilots in Jordan

In Jordan, you must be at least 21 years old to operate a drone. Your drone must not weigh more than 25 kilograms. The maximum altitude is 400 feet (about 120 meters).

Only fly your drone in daylight and within visual line of sight. Night flights require a special permit.

The maximum distance between the drone and the pilot must not exceed 500 meters. The drone must have a geofencing function.

Drone operations are limited to three hours.

No-fly zones and restrictions in Jordan

• Petra: complete drone ban without a special permit from the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA)
• Wadi Rum: nature reserve with a strict flight ban
• Downtown Amman: controlled airspace with government and embassy buildings
• Dead Sea: resort areas and security zones
• Jerash, Umm Qais and other archaeological parks: heritage sites with a flight ban
• Border areas with Israel, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia
• Energy facilities: pipelines, power plants

Penalties and consequences

Illegal drone flights can have criminal consequences. Your drone will be confiscated, and you may face fines or further prosecution. Posting illegal drone footage on social media has also led to investigations in the past.

Have you flown a drone in Jordan? Leave us a comment below this article and tell us whether you got a permit and how customs handled your drone. This helps everyone planning a trip to Jordan.

We have researched the drone rules for Jordan listed here to the best of our knowledge. We cannot guarantee that the information is correct. If you want to be on the safe side, you can contact the national civil aviation authority. You can also ask the embassy of Jordan in your home country for more information. Please leave us a comment if you learn something new or have your own experience flying a drone in Jordan!