According to ICAA, Drone operations are not regulated in Iraq. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Official links and Iraq Drone Laws explained for residents and visitors, hobbyists, recreational, commercial drone flyers
Hobbyist Drone Laws For Residents of Iraq
Drone Operations in Iraq are currently not regulated.
- Hobbyist drone flights are uncertain in Iraq
- Hobbyist Iraq drone pilot license is unknown
- Hobbyist Drone registration is uncertain in Iraq for hobbyists
- Drone Remote ID is not required in Iraq for hobbyists
- Drone Insurance is uncertain for hobbyists’ drone operations in Iraq
Read below for more details on Hobbyist Drone Laws in Iraq and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!
Agencies Responsible for regulating drones in the Republic of Iraq
Drone Regulator in Iraq: Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA)
UAS Laws – General rules for flying drones in Iraq
The Iraqi agency responsible for drone safety, ICAA, has not codified drone use regulations in Iraq. Go to the link above to check for recent updates.
Are drones allowed in Iraq?
According to ICAA, Drone operations are not regulated in Iraq. Use the ICAO’s recommendations. Read on for more details.
Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Iraq:
Absent explicit regulations, we suggest you contact the ICAA and follow the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recommendations (ICAO UAS Toolkit):
- You should always consult your local Civil Aviation Authority. Drone guidelines and regulations differ from country to country.
- Most states require you to get a permit before operating a drone:
- If the drone weighs more than 25 kg (55 lbs).
- If you are paid to use the drone or if you use it for research.
- Keep your drone within eyesight at all times.
- Read the user’s manual before operating your drone.
- Check your drone before each flight.
- Don’t fly within 50 meters (55 yards) of or over people, property, or vehicles.
- Don’t fly over 150 meters (490 feet) from the ground.
- Don’t fly near an airport. Stay at least 8km (5 miles) away.
- Always remember that you are now a remote pilot. You are responsible for flying safely and avoiding collisions.
Why follow ICAO recommendations when a country does not have drone regulations?
ICAO is a United Nations Specialized Agency. It is funded and directed by 193 national governments. ICAO supports their diplomacy and cooperation in air transport. The 193 nations are signatory states to the Chicago Convention (1944).
ICAO’s main job is maintaining an administrative and expert bureaucracy (the ICAO Secretariat). The secretariat supports diplomatic interactions and researches new air transport policies. It develops standardization innovations as directed and endorsed by governments. It uses the ICAO Assembly or the ICAO Council, which the assembly elects.
ICAO is not a regulator. It provides standards to all its member states. This means that most nations worldwide are coordinating with ICAO. ICAO supports those countries with limited resources for developing drone regulations.
IACO provides ICAO Model UAS regulations and circulars that member states adopt.
Notes for recreational drone pilots flying for fun in Iraq
If your drone weighs less than 300 grams, you are not required to obtain a drone permit.
Commercial Drone Laws For Residents of Iraq
Drone Operations in Iraq are currently not regulated.
- Commercial drone flights are uncertain in Iraq
- Commercial Iraq drone pilot license is unknown
- Commercial Drone registration is uncertain in Iraq for commercial drone operators
- Drone Remote ID is not required in Iraq for Commercial Drone Operators
- Drone Insurance is uncertain for commercial drone operations in Iraq
Read below for more details on Commercial Drone Laws in Iraq and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!
Notes for operating Commercial Drone Services in Israel
See rule above
Drone Laws For Visitors To Iraq
Drone Operations in Iraq are currently not regulated.
- Foreign visitor drone pilot license is not applicable
- Foreign visitor drone flights are not allowed in Iraq
- Drone registration is not applicable in Iraq for visitors/tourists
- Drone Remote ID is not applicable in Iraq for tourists
- Drone Insurance is not applicable for tourist drone operations in Iraq
Read below for more details on Drone Laws in Iraq for Visitors (Tourists) and to find links to regulators and other credible sources!
Note for Foreign Operators
See Notes above
Additional Note For Foreign Operators
Useful published information on flying drones in Iraq
Here is a sample of what you might expect if you follow the drone laws and fly in The Republic of Iraq…
Authoritative Sources of Information on Iraq
We will attempt to keep an updated list of online authoritative links to regulators and other official websites here:
- Drone Regulator Website: Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA)
- Link To SUAS Laws: N/A
- No Fly Zone Maps/Locations: N/A
- UAV Registration Site: N/A
- Drone Operator Licensing Site: N/A
- Others: N/A
Phil Says: ‘ This page is about the Regulation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS), Small UAS, Remote Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS), unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), and drone are interchangeable terms unless specified. Model Aircraft, toy, remote-controlled, and RC aircraft may be covered by the same regulations unless specified.’
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