Hot air balloons take to the sky during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, in Australia. EPA
Hot air balloons take to the sky during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, in Australia. EPA
Riot police clash with protesters during a students' demonstration in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens. AFP
Riot police clash with protesters during a students' demonstration in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens. AFP
Women commandos use a rocket launcher during at a police training centre in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. AFP
Women commandos use a rocket launcher during at a police training centre in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. AFP
People look at a Bearded Collie on the third day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, England. Reuters
People look at a Bearded Collie on the third day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, England. Reuters
Protesters wave Spanish national flags next to Cibeles Fountain during a demonstration called by Foro Libertad y Alternativa, in Madrid. AFP
Protesters wave Spanish national flags next to Cibeles Fountain during a demonstration called by Foro Libertad y Alternativa, in Madrid. AFP
A Palestinian boy stands among the rubble of a destroyed house following an Israeli air strike, in Deir Al Balah, southern Gaza Strip. EPA
A Palestinian boy stands among the rubble of a destroyed house following an Israeli air strike, in Deir Al Balah, southern Gaza Strip. EPA
Fans outside Prenton Park before the Women's FA Cup match between Liverpool and Leicester City in Birkenhead, England. Reuters
Fans outside Prenton Park before the Women's FA Cup match between Liverpool and Leicester City in Birkenhead, England. Reuters
People take part in the first edition of the Kuwait sports day marathon, along the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Causeway in Kuwait City. AFP
People take part in the first edition of the Kuwait sports day marathon, along the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Causeway in Kuwait City. AFP

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  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
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  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
Updated: March 09, 2024, 12:50 PM