150m max height
Don't fly over crowds
Don't fly near airports
don't fly at night
This is a guide for drone laws in Indonesia for 2023 (updated every year) where you'll get a clue about what you can or shouldn't do while flying and traveling through this country.
Absolutely. I did not find anywhere in the current laws that prohibit or restrict coming into the country with a drone. However, in order to stay safe, you will need to confirm it from the airport where your flight will be landing.
The same goes for taking your drone out of the country. Check with the airport you are departing from just to make sure there are no issues. Sometimes airports have specific instructions for taking drones on a plane. You will need to follow these instructions to the letter to avoid any problems.
When we mention Indonesia, we are also referring to Bali, which happens to be part of the group of islands. As long as you avoid any sacred places such as mosques or temples, there shouldn’t be any trouble as you go about your business. Sometimes it’s better to play it safe than sorry. Take time to read through this article, you might find out a thing or two.
You can reach out to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (part of the Ministry of Transport):
Reach out to their hotline at:
Email: hubud@dephub.go.id
Phone: (+62) 8 111004222
N/B The phone number is open 24/7
Whether you are a commercial or a recreational drone pilot, you will need to follow some specific set of rules and regulations in order to stay safe. Keep in mind that recreational and commercial drones are slightly different and therefore, they have slightly different laws in almost every country.
First, we will take a look at general rules for drones in Indonesia which covers all categories of drones. After that, we will go further into details about recreational and commercial ones.
Here are some specific laws for recreational drones:
In order to fly your drone for commercial applications, you will need to follow all of the above rules. However, there are a few additional things that you will need to keep in mind before taking off.
To fly your drone for commercial applications, here are some of the main things to keep in mind!
If you fail to follow the rules and regulations specified by the government of Indonesia you will face some penalties. These penalties can be in the form of fines, jail time, or both. Each fine will depend on the severity of your offense.
The most common penalties for flying drones in Indonesia are as follows:
Knowing where to fly your drone is the most important thing, no matter which country you are in. Here is a list of some places where you can't fly your drone without any issues:
To fly a drone weighing between 2 and 25 Kg, you must be 18 years of age.
My following two recommendations are 2 great compact drones that are quite silent and also small enough to travel with and not stand out as annoying.
4k
31 min
10 km
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DJI has surprised us with this incredible camera drone under 250g, which is legal to fly in most countries without registration.
It comes at a very cheap price for its incredible specs.I have covered it much more in-depth in my article review and even compared it with the Mavic Air 2.
4k 60p
34 min
10 km
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If you want more control over things like shutter speed, iso, and such, the best professional drone that still falls under the 500g category is the DJI Mavic Air.
It's made mostly for people who want to play around with settings and enter into the pro category.
DJI lowered its price since it was first released.
The best way to figure out what areas you can fly in, while you're here is by consulting DJI's official map.
They do a great job mapping the places that one should avoid while flying in every country:
These would be the current updated drone laws for Indonesia. I suggest checking my full map with all the countries' drone laws to see where it's best to travel.
If you are going to visit Indonesia, make sure you’ve learned all the dos and don’ts of flying drones in this region. This will help you have a safe journey and enjoy flying your drone without getting yourself into trouble.
Also, keep in mind that, commercial and recreational drones are treated differently in most countries therefore you will need to prepare yourself accordingly. Last but not least, always follow rules and regulations and make sure to respect the laws of every country.
