Drone Laws in Kazakhstan

Last update on 26.04.2024 | 6 Kommentare

This article deals with the legal situation for the use of drones in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Apart from the general requirements for the transportation of batteries, there are no restrictions on the import of drones into Kazakhstan. 

Drone flights are only permitted up to a maximum take-off weight of 1.5 kilograms. However, you will need an official permit for this. First enter the technical data of your drone using the form and have it confirmed. You will then receive a locally issued “Individual identification number (IIN)”, which you will need for registration. You can then continue with the registration process as described below.

Overview: Drone rules in Kazakhstan

Registration of drones in Kazakhstan

You will need the following documents to register your drone:

1. completed application form
2. Copy of your identity card
3. Drone ownership document (e.g. purchase invoice, consignment note, leasing contract)
4. Copy of the approved declaration on the technical data of your drone
5. Certificate of exclusion of an unmanned aircraft system (in the case of an unmanned aircraft system registered in a foreign state) from registration in a foreign state

Applications can be submitted by mail to the office of the aviation authority in Astana or online via the local government system “eOtinish”. The “eOtinish” system is currently only available in Kazakh and Russian and only for those who already have an INN.

Flight bans and safety distances

The maximum take-off weight of your drone must not exceed 1.5 kg.

Drone flights are only possible during the day within visual range, outside densely populated areas and without aids (not in autonomous mode). Make sure that the weather conditions are good, specifically that you are 1.5 kilometers horizontally and 300 meters vertically away from clouds.

You should maintain a horizontal distance of at least 50 meters from people, vehicles, buildings and structures during take-off and landing, and 100 meters during the flight.

Keep a safe distance of 150 meters from crowds of people and large gatherings of vehicles.

Cargo transportation or the dropping of objects is not permitted. Drone flights may only take place outside restricted and danger zones, flight restriction zones and outside special UAS flight zones.

If you are planning drone flights in controlled airspace, at an altitude of more than 50 meters above the ground or closer than 8 kilometers to airports, you must coordinate your flight plan with air traffic control. This is possible via this link.

We have researched the listed drone regulations for Kazakhstan to the best of our knowledge. We cannot guarantee the correctness of the information. If you want to be on the safe side, contact the competent aviation authority. Alternatively, you can also ask the embassy in your country for further information about the regulations. Please leave us a comment when you receive news and/or gain experience with your copter in Kazakhstan!