Drone regulations in Vietnam

Last update on 13.03.2024 | 41 Kommentare

In this article, we explain the current legal situation for drone flights in Vietnam.

In Vietnam, the Ministry of Defense is responsible for the regulation of drone maneuvers. Under the current legal situation, you need to apply for permission from the Ministry of Defense if you want to fly with a drone. However, it does not appear that these rules are consistently implemented.

Several readers of our blog have already tried to get permission from the Department of Defense. One has received a list of the required documents from the embassy in Norway, but unfortunately, the corresponding forms can hardly be found:

• Application form attached to Decree 79/2011 / ND-CP
• Technical specifications of the aircraft including photos and flight characteristics
• License for the drone which allows taking off and landing on an airfield, on land or water
• Other (unspecified) documents about the aircraft

Applications should be submitted to the Department of Defense at least 14 days before the flight. Address: 1 Nguyen Tri Phuong street, Ba Dinh district, Ha Noi; Telephone: +84 (0) 69 533200 / +84 (0) 69 533105; Email: [email protected]

Meanwhile, many pilots try their luck without permission. Most of them do well.

In the past (around 2019), there have been several incidents at Danang Airport. Anyone entering the country had to expect their drone to be confiscated and kept until their departure. At the time, luggage was scanned when leaving the airport. For some years now, this practice seems to be a thing of the past and we have not heard of any more such incidents. There have also been no such reports from other airports.

Helpful links: Tuoitrenews, Doy News

We have researched the listed drone regulations for Vietnam to the best of our knowledge. We can not guarantee the correctness of the information. If you want to be on the safe side, please 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 Vietnam!