Drone Laws in Indonesia
Generally yes for small recreational drones without registration, but location permits are common (e.g. Bali temples, Komodo National Park) and altitude/no-fly rules are strict.
Indonesia regulates drones through the DGCA, with a 150 m limit, no registration for small recreational drones, but common location permits such as for Komodo National Park and Bali temples.
This is general guidance, not legal advice. Drone rules change frequently and vary by location. Always confirm the current rules with the national aviation authority (linked below) before you fly. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Aviation authority
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of TransportationThe rules
- Registration
- No registration for hobbyists/tourists flying small drones; commercial operators need authorisation plus insurance.
- Remote ID
- Not required.
- Maximum altitude
- 150 m (~500 ft); above that needs prior permission (~14 working days ahead).
- Line of sight
- VLOS and daylight only; BVLOS needs DGCA authorisation.
- No-fly and distance rules
- ~15 km from airport runways; 500 m from restricted/prohibited areas if camera-equipped; away from crowds and dense areas.
- Commercial and paid work
- Requires DGCA authorisation plus mandatory insurance.
- Notable restrictions
- Komodo National Park needs a separate permit (~3 days' notice, ~US$70); Bali has temple and airport no-fly areas; government/military/presidential zones restricted.
- Penalties
- Fines up to IDR 5,000,000 and up to 3 years' imprisonment for violations.
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This is general guidance, not legal advice. Drone rules change frequently and vary by location. Always confirm the current rules with the national aviation authority (linked below) before you fly. Last reviewed: July 2026.