Registration of Unmanned Aircraft Pilot in the category of Remotely Piloted Airdcraft (Drone)
Must register at two agencies: CAAT (The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand) and NBTC (The National Broadcasting Telecommunications Commission)
CAAT is for registering the persons who control and in charge of the drone. NBTC is for registering the frequency used by drones.
Registering with NBTC alone is not enough to fly drone.
In order to enable you to fly your done, you must register with is equivalent to a drone pilot’s license.
Type of Drone that must be register
Drone with camera / recording equipment.
Drone over 2 kilograms. (if no camera / recording equipment, and not over 2 kilograms, no need to be registered)
Drone over 25 kilograms must have permission from the Department of Transport.
Drone Pilot License
Drone Pilot License is valid for 2 years from the date of issued.
Penalty
The penalty according to CAAT’s regulation is imprisonment not over 1 year and fine not over 40,000 THB, or both
Drone Flying Permit
via email: uas_ur@caat.or.th
Submit your flight permission request
4 business days in advance
The result will be announced within 15 working days (provided that all documents are received)
**Register your drone within 30 days, from the date of possession or importation into Thailand
