19 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

Spain is fining a tourist $231,000 for flying a drone illegally, what fine he gets here in Thailand will seem like a discount to that amount.

 

 

 

 

Fake news.

The link doesn't even exist.

The fine for flying a drone without a permit in Spain, even in restricted areas, is a fraction of that amount.

 

 

2 hours ago, treetops said:

 

 

If he intended to fly the drone legally (notwithstanding the current ban) then it would be registered and insured.  The FEIC have emailed all their clients informing them of the new rules.

 

I'm registered and haven't received any notification. I heard about it on the news.

 

13 minutes ago, Espanol said:

 

Fake news.

The link doesn't even exist.

The fine for flying a drone without a permit in Spain, even in restricted areas, is a fraction of that amount.

 

https://petapixel.com/2025/08/05/tourist-faces-231000-fine-for-flying-drone-in-spain/

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/drone-virgen-del-carmen-festival-tenerife-british-tourist-fine-b2801448.html

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-14968803/warning-tourists-brit-faces-175-000-fine-breaking-rules-holiday-hotspot.html

 

Research before saying something is "fake news".

2 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

https://petapixel.com/2025/08/05/turista-se-enfrenta-a-una-multa-de-231000-por-volar-un-dron-en-espana/

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/drone-virgen-del-carmen-festival-tenerife-british-tourist-multa-b2801448.html

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-14968803/warning-tourists-brit-faces-175-000-fine-breaking-rules-holiday-hotspot.html

 

Research before saying something is "fake news".

 

 

The first petapixel link is still nonexistent.

 

The other is the typical fake Daily Mail sensationalist news story against Spain that we've become accustomed to.

 

I'm Spanish, I'm a drone pilot, I know the regulations, and the fine for flying a drone, even without a license and in restricted areas, is much lower than the one stated in the "news story."

 

The maximum fine for extremely serious circumstances is €225,000. Even for cases as serious as flying near an airport, it wouldn't exceed €90,000.

For these types of minor infractions, the fine ranges from €60 to €45,000.

 

The news story, to be even more sensationalist, mixes up all the facts and says that the tourist faces a fine for flying a drone improperly, which in Spain can reach €230,000.

 

 

 

 

 

1 minute ago, Espanol said:

 

 

The first petapixel link is still nonexistent.

 

The other is the typical fake Daily Mail sensationalist news story against Spain that we've become accustomed to.

 

I'm Spanish, I'm a drone pilot, I know the regulations, and the fine for flying a drone, even without a license and in restricted areas, is much lower than the one stated in the "news story."

 

The maximum fine for extremely serious circumstances is €225,000. Even for cases as serious as flying near an airport, it wouldn't exceed €90,000.

For these types of minor infractions, the fine ranges from €60 to €45,000.

 

The news story, to be even more sensationalist, mixes up all the facts and says that the tourist faces a fine for flying a drone improperly, which in Spain can reach €230,000.

 

Maybe you need a better computer, either way, the links work and prove you wrong. Show us otherwise, or stop trolling.

17 hours ago, Espanol said:

I'm registered and haven't received any notification. I heard about it on the news.

 

Is your registration and insurance done through the FEIC?  They have even emailed those who just made enquiries and didn't proceed any further.

 

PS.  The Peta Pixel link works OK for me.  It does say further down in the article that this fine is far in excess of the average.

 

8 minutes ago, treetops said:

PS.  The Peta Pixel link works OK for me.  It does say further down in the article that this fine is far in excess of the average.

 

That's because it (flying an unregistered/uninsured drone) was done during a restricted event, where only police and security were authorized to fly them. So basically the same issue here, people flying illegal and unregistered/uninsured drones during a National Emergence declaration. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse, and some countries take it seriously. 

On 8/8/2025 at 6:01 AM, jacko45k said:

Do we have to tell the tourists how to use a bathroom too?

Apparently so, if originating from China.

16 hours ago, mancub said:

Apparently so, if originating from China.

Not only China actually!

On 8/7/2025 at 4:20 AM, Gsxrnz said:

It looks about the size of a child's toy. And whilst I'll admit there are a number of interesting places on Walking Street, none of them could be considered legitimate military objectives.

 

Another case of the BIB going OTT in the LOS. 

Isn't flying drones restricted and regulated for a decade already?
I found this:

Before You Fly: Required Documents

You need three documents to fly legally:

• CAAT Registration (Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand)

• NBTC Registration (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission)

• Drone Insurance with coverage of at least THB 1 million (~€30,000)

📋 Core Flying Rules

• Visual Line of Sight (VLOS): Always keep your drone in sight.

• Altitude Limit: Max height is 90 meters (295 feet).

• Distance from People/Objects:

  • Stay 30 meters away from people, vehicles, and buildings.

  • If your drone weighs over 2 kg, keep 50 meters distance.

• Airport Restrictions: No flying within 9 km (5.6 miles) of airports without permission.

• No-Fly Zones: Avoid government buildings, military areas, and national parks unless you have special approval.

• Crowds & Events: Flying over gatherings, protests, or concerts is prohibited.

• Night Flights: Not allowed unless approved and equipped with visible lights.

🚫 Temporary Ban Alert

Due to current military tensions, drone flying is banned across Thailand until August 15, 2025. Violating this ban could result in imprisonment or fines.

 

 

On 8/7/2025 at 8:21 AM, thjames007 said:

Yes they can post it just below the don't drink and drive and always wear a helmet when on bikes signs.   

55555, You made my day !! thx.

This is what happens when the state takes away your freedoms. Now you can't take photos or use toys.

 

This is the same people who took away our handguns.

34 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

This is what happens when the state takes away your freedoms. Now you can't take photos or use toys.

 

This is the same people who took away our handguns.

 

   Terrible :

Cant shoot anyone or use drones to watch Women  in their bedroom.

What's the World coming to ?

18 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Terrible :

Cant shoot anyone or use drones to watch Women  in their bedroom.

What's the World coming to ?

 

First they came for the handguns, and I did not speak out—
     Because I did not own a handgun.

 

Then they came for the drones and I did not speak out—
     Because I was not a drone owner

 

Then they came for the porn and I did not speak out—
     Because I did not watch porn.

 

Then they came for me—and there was no one left with guns to defend me and there was no porn in prison.

2 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

 

First they came for the handguns, and I did not speak out—
     Because I did not own a handgun.

 

Then they came for the drones and I did not speak out—
     Because I was not a drone owner

 

Then they came for the porn and I did not speak out—
     Because I did not watch porn.

 

Then they came for me—and there was no one left with guns to defend me and there was no porn in prison.

 

    You think that someone will come and get you if you don't have  gun to stop them ?

1 minute ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

    You think that someone will come and get you if you don't have  gun to stop them ?

 

Of course I could not possibly own a gun. Here in Thailand. That would be highly illegal. 

 

What are you suggesting?