{"id":85142,"date":"2023-12-03T22:56:33","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T22:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/?p=85142"},"modified":"2023-12-03T23:01:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T23:01:54","slug":"can-you-fly-a-drone-in-seoul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/can-you-fly-a-drone-in-seoul\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you fly a drone in Seoul?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Wondering whether you can fly a drone in Seoul?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seoul is one of the most unique cities in the world, as is South Korea one of the most unique countries in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"Can you fly a drone in Seoul\" class=\"wp-image-85146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-aerial.jpg 850w, https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-aerial-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Capturing Seoul through a camera can create some amazing images, photographs, videos, and the whole lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, many people wonder <strong><em>\u201cCan you fly a drone in Seoul?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So we asked Josh from <a href=\"http:\/\/abackpackersworld.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Backpacker\u2019s World<\/a> to give us a complete overview of flying a drone in the South Korean capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, can you fly a drone in Seoul?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>South Korea are the leading favourite in <a href=\"http:\/\/koca.go.kr\/koca\/goBoardDetail.do;jsessionid=F389FAD18DC4D6DC74EE9A2CD3822B36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">international drone sports<\/a>, so you would expect that drone flying is a huge deal here. Sadly, it isn\u2019t the news we want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In one sentence, flying a drone in South Korea is allowed, but flying a drone in Seoul is not.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, most of Seoul is considered prohibited airspace, meaning it is illegal to fly a drone here. This is sad news for drone owners, as it would have been an amazing opportunity to capture Seoul on a drone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured, <strong>you can still fly your drone in other parts of South Korea<\/strong>, as long as you comply with the rules and regulations which we will go over later. It can make for some great footage, take a look for yourself\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nLtd1MPuBe8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting your drone into South Korea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thankfully, there are no requirements or regulations required to get your drone into South Korea.<\/strong> This makes life a bit easier for flying a drone here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other countries require a drone to get pre-approval to get through customs and other various ways of making it difficult to get a drone into the said country, luckily, <strong>South Korea has made it easy for us drone owners.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">That being said, please be aware of your airline\u2019s policies about travelling with a drone. They often have strict rules, and you should check these before flying with your drone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need a license to fly your drone in South Korea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registration of drones weighing more than 250 grams (about half a pound) is required.<\/strong> So if your drone weighs less than this, registration is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For drones that must be registered, you can register with the KOCA (South Korea Office of Civil Aviation) by <a href=\"http:\/\/koca.go.kr\/koca\/forwardPage.do?pageUrl=regulation&amp;choice=tab_5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clicking here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-drone.jpg\" alt=\"Can you fly a drone in Seoul\" class=\"wp-image-85149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-drone.jpg 850w, https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-drone-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your drone is heavier than 250 grams, you must also complete an online course about drone flying<\/strong>. You can find this by <a href=\"http:\/\/koca.go.kr\/koca\/forwardPage.do?pageUrl=eService&amp;choice=tab_4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s fairly straightforward, but if you are only in South Korea for a short period of time, it may be worth just bringing a drone that weighs less than 250 grams to avoid registration and completing training.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On top of this, drones being flown for commercial purposes must apply for permission from the KOCA.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are flying for recreational reasons, you do not need to apply for permission, and you are free to fly, provided you follow the rules and only fly where it is allowed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules for flying a drone in South Korea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As always with flying a drone, there are rules which you must follow when flying a drone in South Korea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most part, they are <strong>pretty lenient<\/strong> compared to some other places like Dubai which is extremely strict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most important rules which you should be familiar with are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You must not fly over 150 metres (just under 500 feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can only fly in the daytime and in appropriate weather conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must keep a direct line of sight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not fly over crowds, and respect people\u2019s privacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s pretty much it. <strong>On top of the obvious do not fly near airports, military bases, prisons etc. Avoid all areas of sensitivity.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also highly recommended to have drone insurance when flying a drone in South Korea. It\u2019s not a legal requirement but the KOCA highly recommend it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-city.jpg\" alt=\"Can you fly a drone in Seoul\" class=\"wp-image-85148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-city.jpg 850w, https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-city-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-may-also-like\">You may also like:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/what-to-do-in-seoul-for-a-week\/\">What to Do in Seoul for a Week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/things-to-do-in-seoul-alone\/\">Wonderful Things to Do in Seoul Alone<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photo opportunities in Seoul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As it\u2019s not allowed to capture Seoul on a drone, you may be interested in the best places to take photos in Seoul. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our top 3! They make for some excellent pictures which always come out really well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Gyeongbokgung Palace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in northern Seoul, this palace is number one on our list. Asia is home to so many palaces and temples which photograph so well. Seoul is no different, just take a look at the beauty of this\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-palace.jpg\" alt=\"Can you fly a drone in Seoul\" class=\"wp-image-85150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-palace.jpg 850w, https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-palace-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. In the heart of Seoul<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you walk down any streets in the centre of Seoul, particularly those with places for food, you are guaranteed to get a good picture. It\u2019s cyberpunk in real life, it\u2019s like something from the future, and the photos look great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-city.jpg\" alt=\"Can you fly a drone in Seoul\" class=\"wp-image-85148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-city.jpg 850w, https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-city-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Statue of Gangnam Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most unique photos you can get in Seoul is a photo of the Gangnam Style Statue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s exactly what you imagine. There\u2019s truly nothing else like it in Seoul, maybe even the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s so random, yet so unique, and PSY is a huge celebrity in Seoul after all, regardless, it\u2019s definitely worth taking a photo of!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-statue-of-gangnam-style.jpg\" alt=\"Can you fly a drone in Seoul\" class=\"wp-image-85147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-statue-of-gangnam-style.jpg 850w, https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Can-you-fly-a-drone-in-Seoul-statue-of-gangnam-style-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you fly a drone in Seoul: Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully our guide to <strong><em>\u201cCan you fly a drone in Seoul\u201d<\/em><\/strong> has been helpful, even though it likely brought news that wasn\u2019t wanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to take advantage of our photo opportunities- they are a great way to capture Seoul, without the use of a drone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And make sure to capture the rest of South Korea with a drone, the footage is outstanding and is a great way to see this amazing country<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So get out there and start snapping South Korea, from your camera\u2019s lens and your drone\u2019s!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1029\" src=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/josh-1440x1029.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/josh-1440x1029.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/josh-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/josh-1536x1097.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/josh.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This post was written by Josh Band from A Backpacker\u2019s World. Josh loves to write about South East Asia and other popular <a href=\"https:\/\/abackpackersworld.com\/backpacking-routes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">backpacking routes<\/a> around the world. Who doesn\u2019t love budget travelling, right?!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering whether you can fly a drone in Seoul? Seoul is one of the most unique cities in the world, as is South Korea one of the most unique countries in the world. Capturing Seoul through a camera can create some amazing images, photographs, videos, and the whole lot. 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