Malediven/en

Malediven/en
Competent authority	https://www.gov.mv/dv/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Registration page	https://caa.gov.mv/
Map with restricted zones
Registration necessary	Ja„Ja“ ist kein Wahrheitswert (wahr/falsch).
Labeling necessary	Ja„Ja“ ist kein Wahrheitswert (wahr/falsch).
Pilot license necessary	Nein„Nein“ ist kein Wahrheitswert (wahr/falsch).
Maximum flight altitude in meters	121121 m <br />

General information

Before you start flying drones, you must first obtain permission from the landowner. This could be the hotel or the local island administration, for example.

If you record videos or photos for commercial purposes, you must also apply for permission from the *National Center for the Arts*. To do this, fill out a form and send it by email to info@nca.gov.mv. You can find the exact general conditions in this document.

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You will then need a permit from the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF). You can apply for this while you are waiting for the landowner's consent. The application must include, among other things, the exact time and coordinates of the planned drone flight, so careful preparation is required. You can download the application form for the MNDF here [1] and send it completed to admin@defence.gov.mv. Experience reports show that permission is usually granted within five working days.

Once you have received the permits from the landowner and the MNDF, you can apply for a flight permit from the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA). Here too, precise details of the planned flights are required. You can download the relevant form here [2] and fill it out and send it to ans@caa.gov.mv.

Although many drone pilots report that they have been able to fly in the Maldives without these permits, it is important to respect the privacy of others. Before each take-off, ask the staff and people present whether they agree to a short drone flight.

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