NigelKennedy Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Anybody know the law here as a neighbour been flying a drone over our property in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I doubt that private property is restricted... its not on your land. There are places they can't fly and that is near airports and sensitive military bases. Depends a bit what the drone is doing.. just passing by or hanging in front of your window looking in, might also depend on how high.. Im sure that you don't own the air above it (maybe there is a certain height that they cant go below) . I have a friend that likes flying drones.. what i heard was only certain air spaces are forbidden the rest was free to go. I can't see the fun of flying a drone myself but everyone has his or her hobbies. Interesting question.. lets see what others have to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 if you are concerned with drones flying over your property , don's sunbathe on the nude! or better yet, do sunbathe on the nude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrywhite Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) At what height? I think you have to be a certain distance away from people, why not just give a friendly wave, doubt they are looking at you and what they see if over more than 30 metres will be very little at all. Personally I would ask for some free snaps of my house from the air This may be out of date? http://www.richardbarrow.com/2015/08/quick-look-at-the-new-and-updated-drone-law-in-thailand/ Edited July 29, 2017 by barrywhite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I know the OP is in CM but in Hua Hin you are not allowed to fly drones withing 25km of the Royal Palace, which pretty much rules out most of Hua Hin. If you live within such proximity of some kind of palace or other royal grounds in Chiang Mai your neighbour probably shouldn't be flying a drone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 They are legal as long as you don't use them against the RTP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaviolit Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) In Thailand drone it s illegal ALL OVER the COUNTRY for private people, only if have camera, if your drone neighbour have it, you can call police. Edited July 30, 2017 by gaviolit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, gaviolit said: In Thailand drone it s illegal ALL OVER the COUNTRY for private people, only if have camera, if your drone neighbour have it, you can call police. That is totally incorrect information. Drones are NOT illegal in Thailand. They are trying to get all camera drones registered and insured but it is a ruling NOT a law.. as for the OP.. if the flyer is just going over your property higher than 30m then he can.. if he is hovering below 30m or causing an inconvenience then you can call the police. Unlikely that they will do anything though.. if you see the operator just ask him NOT to fly over your property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: I know the OP is in CM but in Hua Hin you are not allowed to fly drones withing 25km of the Royal Palace, which pretty much rules out most of Hua Hin. If you live within such proximity of some kind of palace or other royal grounds in Chiang Mai your neighbour probably shouldn't be flying a drone. Really.. strange that there is nothing in the actual CAA regulations about that no fly zone of 25km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 OP. Ignore it. It will be a passing fad. Soon he will tire of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch84 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Im a drone operator. Ask him nicely to not fly over your property, if he says no throw a stick at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronrat Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Probably bthe same rules apply as Jetskis and unlicensed motorbike riding. None. Unless some tea money can be extracted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilidog Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I have a drone but before I bought one a quick research I found all the info I needed to know. In Thailand no higher than 90m and the drone has to be within line of sight. Not to fly over populated events or ?km close airports and government installations. Im sure if you tell him you are not comfortable flying over your house he will stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Good article here on the distances legalities etc for drones in Thailand. https://drone-traveller.com/drone-laws-thailand/ Watch your distances. Permission required over Historical sites. Licence holders only if fitted with a camera. Plus many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansell Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 If it weighs more than 2.2 kilos and/or has a camera it is supposed to be registered. The police will seize the drone if you are outside the laws. But of course nothing much seems to happen here. But if they seize your thousand dollar drone...not fun. Of course if you hit somebody all bets are off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan5 Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 3 hours ago, gaviolit said: In Thailand drone it s illegal ALL OVER the COUNTRY for private people, only if have camera, if your drone neighbour have it, you can call police. If they illegal, why are so many stores in Bangkok selling them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 4 hours ago, Dan5 said: If they illegal, why are so many stores in Bangkok selling them? The are not illegal, but rules ®s must be observed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrywhite Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, CharlieH said: Good article here on the distances legalities etc for drones in Thailand. https://drone-traveller.com/drone-laws-thailand/ Watch your distances. Permission required over Historical sites. Licence holders only if fitted with a camera. Plus many more. Licence not required for under a certain weight, think its 2.0 kilo which most are under ie Phantom , Mavic, Parrot, it says at the bottom of that website it may not be correct. Camera or not under 2kg is ok and no need to register anything no insurance required, all of the other stuff is for heavier drones https://www.caat.or.th/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Drone-Regulation-Eng-Translation.pdf Edited July 30, 2017 by barrywhite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I covered all bases went to police and asked about registration. They had no clue so rang a few people who in turn had no clue. They wrote me an official letter saying i had been in and registerd Drone (serial number make and model with camera) at my address. Told me not to fly it near airport and they would look into the registration process and get back to me. Went into Amphoe and again explained eventualy again got a letter stating i had tried to register ect ect. Went to village head man told him showed him letters ect no problem. However i dont fly it over peoples houses with the camera working. Thats just rude. I use it for the farm mainly great way of sering if alls ok and good fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, jeab1980 said: I covered all bases went to police and asked about registration. They had no clue so rang a few people who in turn had no clue. They wrote me an official letter saying i had been in and registerd Drone (serial number make and model with camera) at my address. Told me not to fly it near airport and they would look into the registration process and get back to me. Went into Amphoe and again explained eventualy again got a letter stating i had tried to register ect ect. Went to village head man told him showed him letters ect no problem. However i dont fly it over peoples houses with the camera working. Thats just rude. I use it for the farm mainly great way of sering if alls ok and good fun. Update just had a call back from police i need to register it with CAAT. Sent me a link so will look into it and report bck later. https://www.caat.or.th/th/archives/21228 And https://www.caat.or.th/th/archives/21234 Looks simple enough but looks like you will need a CRB from thai police or whoever does it in Thailand Edited July 31, 2017 by jeab1980 To add web addresses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Buy a drone with a net? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lormakmak Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Good to know: Flights in Chiang Mai must be generally approved by the air traffic control, because the airport is so close to the city. We have obtained the appropriate permission. But you should call a few days before, so that the colleagues in the tower can coordinate with their bosses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William C F Pierce Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 If its a nuisence over your property, get a fishing rod out and try practice fishing it out of the air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godblessemall Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 That CAAT form. Can we download and fill it in then send it by email? and to what address? I hope we don't need to go to BKK to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 14 hours ago, godblessemall said: That CAAT form. Can we download and fill it in then send it by email? and to what address? I hope we don't need to go to BKK to do it. Yes, you can fill it out an send it via email (email address is on the bottom of the form) BUT don't bother unless you include a copy of your Million Baht Drone insurance policy and if by some chance it happens to be in Thai , even more fun awaits you These government agencies are really something in this country, why in the world would I have to have a Thai insurance policy translated into English for a Thai Government agency !!!! Quote What should be mentioned on insurance paperwork are: - UAV Brand - UAV Model - **UAV Serial Number** - UAV Weight - Your name as an insured on the paperwork as well - Please also mention if this insurance policy will be covered in Thailand or Worldwide - Please provide your insurance paperwork which is translated from legalization and authentication service with translation company's stamp on it. **It will be helpful if you can provide insurance paperwork in English to reduce approval wait times**. For your information, you should plan ahead before you bring your UAV to Thailand. Since you have registered for UAV, I will send your personal information to National Intelligence Agency, Immigration Bureau and Office of Narcotics Control. It will take approximately 60 days to get the result before I can process the approval. And you can also must register the drone with the NBTC and can do it via email but you will have to search and send the info to your local office, in the case of anyone living in Chonburi that would be Chanthaburi. That must be done within 90 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godblessemall Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 46 minutes ago, Langsuan Man said: Yes, you can fill it out an send it via email (email address is on the bottom of the form) BUT don't bother unless you include a copy of your Million Baht Drone insurance policy and if by some chance it happens to be in Thai , even more fun awaits you These government agencies are really something in this country, why in the world would I have to have a Thai insurance policy translated into English for a Thai Government agency !!!! And you can also must register the drone with the NBTC and can do it via email but you will have to search and send the info to your local office, in the case of anyone living in Chonburi that would be Chanthaburi. That must be done within 90 days Perhaps they expect a farang to get foreign insurance in English and not Thai insurance. Can we send our application for approval and await that before getting and sending insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, godblessemall said: Can we send our application for approval and await that before getting and sending insurance? No Quote If we don't have your insurance paperwork, we can't process the approval for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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