50m max height
250m from buildings
2km from airports
Only line of sight
This is a guide for drone laws in Israel 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.
Yes, drones are legal and there is a vibrant drone user community in Israel. Both commercial and recreational drones in Israel are subject to many restrictions.
Israel is one of those countries that embraced the use of drones fairly early - their first law being enacted in 1981. Drone flying has been a popular hobby for three decades despite the law capping drone flying within 150 meters.
According to estimates from Israel Airport Authority, 15,000 to 20,000 drones lie within the 250g to 25 Kg weight range. You can imagine the vibrant drone community and how advanced they are when it comes to drone-related activities.
Drone laws fall under the Israel Civil Aviation Authority (CAAI).
Email: office@icd.org.il
Phone:+972 05 2507 6677
According to Israeli news publications, UAV enthusiasts are anticipating the new stricter laws on drones that build on the 1981 regulations. Some rules are basic such as not taking alcohol 8 hours prior to flying your drone.
According to the published draft, registration should last three years (Just about the same time as any other drone's useful life).
We can agree that most drone-related accidents arise from negligence or incompetence of the drone operator.
The Israeli Civil Aviation Authority should not be affected by:
You can bring a drone into Israel just make sure you have it registered online and abode by all country regulations.
In Israel, registering a drone is mandatory. There is an online portal where you can register your drone before arriving in the country. To register any drone you must be 16 years and above. Here is the link.
The registration process costs NIS 30.
To complete the registration you need:
Drone operators will have to obtain advanced licenses and go through a thorough exam costing NIS 300. A license is required to fly your drones close to any building. It is worth pointing out that the new laws are for commercial drones being able to fly drones at night.
Keep in mind that the Israeli police have direct access to the IAA database where they can run information on drone owners to ascertain if they are registered.
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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.
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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 Israel. 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 Israel, 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.
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