Drone regulations in Uzbekistan

Last update on 25.06.2025 | 8 Kommentare

Drone ban – but not for everyone?

According to the Civil Aviation Agency of Uzbekistan (UzCAA), the import, sale, possession, and operation of drones is generally prohibited unless special permission is granted. This regulation applies in particular to authorities, companies, or commercial projects – private individuals are not explicitly mentioned.

At the same time, the official website states that toy drones and “aircraft models” used for sports, education, or recreation are excluded from the restrictions. In many countries, this includes privately used camera drones – such as common DJI models or FPV drones flown purely for hobby purposes.

So does this mean that tourists and hobby pilots may legally fly such drones in Uzbekistan?
At this point, the situation is not entirely clear! According to the information available, model aircraft may only be operated in designated zones.

We’ve contacted the authorities

We have reached out directly to the Uzbek Civil Aviation Agency (UzCAA) to request a binding clarification. As soon as we receive an official response, we will update this article accordingly.

Our goal: to give you a legally sound assessment of whether private drone operation is allowed under certain conditions – or still considered prohibited.

What is clearly regulated?

• Commercial and governmental drone use is only permitted after several steps of approval:
  • Authorization by the Cabinet of Ministers
  • Frequency usage license (Mininfocom)
  • Registration with the Civil Aviation Agency
• Model aircraft and “aircraft models” are exempt according to the website. Whether this also includes modern hobby drones remains uncertain.
• Altitude, line of sight, and distance rules: Even for permitted models, certain conditions apply:
  • Maximum altitude: 50 meters above ground
  • Minimum 150 meters from airports and approach/departure routes
  • Operation only within direct line of sight

The UzCAA website includes a list of organizations and companies that have been granted permission to operate drones in Uzbekistan. We noticed that the list is quite short – which leads us to believe that the process is complex and not easily accessible.

Our preliminary conclusion

It currently appears that privately used drones may fall under the exemption for “aircraft models.” However, without a clear confirmation from the authorities, we advise caution. As soon as we receive an official answer, you’ll find an update right here.

Helpful links: UZCAA, Eurasianet

We have researched the drone laws for Uzbekistan to the best of our knowledge. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. If you want to be on the safe side, contact the local civil aviation authority. Alternatively, you can ask the Uzbek embassy in your country for further clarification. Feel free to leave us a comment if you learn something new or have your own experiences flying a drone in Uzbekistan!